How to get from Ankara to Bucharest
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 22h 55m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 765 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €59, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on August 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
765 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Sep 14 | 22h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €81Older observation | 30h 43m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €68Reading date not recorded | 19h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Sep 1422h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€81Older observation30h 43m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€68Reading date not recorded19h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → İzmir Adnan Menderesflight
Pegasus Airlines·1h 15m - 2İzmir → Istanbulbus
Kamil Koç·6h 41m - 3İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → BucharestbusFlixBus·10h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€60October 2026
€123Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesAnkara Esenboğa Airport-İzmir Adnan MenderesSee live options and dates →Kamil Koçİzmir-Istanbul, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Kayaş-Istanbul, Ankara-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →Airport shuttle busAnkara Esenboğa Airport-KayaşBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Bucharest works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Ankara to İzmir, about 1h 15m. Transfer in İzmir and continue by Kamil Koç bus on to Istanbul (6h 41m). Transfer in İstanbul Esenler and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (10h 10m). In total it's roughly €104 over 22h 55m, 2 transfers.
Ankara to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 22h 55m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Bucharest from Ankara?
About 765 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Bucharest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €68 to €104. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Bucharest?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 22h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Bucharest?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 22h 55m. About 4h 04m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, Kamil Koç, Airport shuttle bus, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş..
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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