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Muzeul Național de Artă al României
Leading Romanian art museum in the former royal palace, with European and national collections across several elegant galleries.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
6 h 27 m
Buses on 19 Sept
6
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 6 buses from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 264 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price | £50 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £37. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 5h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Târgu Mureş to Bucharest coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:25 Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 6h50 | 16:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:55 Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 7h05 | 22:00 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 6h10 | 22:10 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 6h45 | 6:15 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
FlixBus | 1:45 Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 6h45 | 8:30 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Târgu Mureş to Bucharest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 264 km distance in 5h 45m.
Distance 264 km |
Average bus duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 45m |
First bus 1:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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Elegant central avenue linking major squares, theatres and historic buildings; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and atmosphere.
Large landscaped park around Herăstrău Lake with promenades, boat rentals and green space for a relaxed break from central traffic.
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Elegant dining room showcasing modern Romanian cooking and tasting menus in a polished central setting.
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Budget-friendly for a European capital: hotels, meals and public transport are generally cheaper than in Western and Central European city breaks.
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Most Târgu Mureş to Bucharest buses use the Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) to București, Autogara Militari station pair. Use this guide to compare Târgu Mureş and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) is 1 km from Târgu Mureş city centre. Public transport options include:
Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans). ATMs are available at Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans).
Ticket office support is available at Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans).
Available at Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans): Wheelchair accessible.
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