How to get from Belgrade to Bucharest
- 457 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Belgrade to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 28h 07m by bus, train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 457 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
457 km
Belgrade 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.
- 1Belgrade → Timișoarabus
FlixBus·3h - 2Timișoara → PloieștibusFlixBus·8h 55m
- 3Ploiești → BrașovbusFlixBus·2h 25m
- 4Brașov → BucharesttrainCFR Călători·2h 33m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Belgrade to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€47Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 17h 15m€32Book
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBelgrade-Timișoara, Timișoara-Ploiești, Ploiești-BrașovBook →CFR CălătoriBrașov-BucharestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, CFR Călători; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Belgrade to Bucharest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Belgrade to Timișoara, about 3h. Transfer in Timișoara and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ploiești (8h 55m). Transfer in Ploiești and continue by FlixBus bus on to Brașov (2h 25m). Transfer in Brașov and continue by CFR Călători train on to Bucharest (2h 33m). In total it's roughly €82 over 28h 7m, 3 transfers.
Belgrade to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 28h 07m by bus, train, 3 transfers.
Is there a bus from Belgrade to Bucharest?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Belgrade to Bucharest?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bucharest from Belgrade?
About 457 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Belgrade to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €82. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Belgrade to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, CFR Călători.
What is the cheapest way to get from Belgrade 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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, CFR Călători
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026