Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 32 m
Buses on 17 Sept
2
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 2 buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 155 km
Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £18. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 1m 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 Pegasus, 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 12:50 Veliko Tarnovo | 3h14 | 16:04 Bucharest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) | 3h50 | 20:20 București, Autogara Militari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 155 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 155 km |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 4:10 |
Last bus 22:40 |
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Most Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest buses use the Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) to București station pair, with some services arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Use this guide to compare Veliko Tarnovo and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) is 1 km from Veliko Tarnovo city centre. Public transport options include:
Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe available at the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново). ATMs are available at Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново).
Ticket office support is available at Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново).
Available at Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново): Ramp available for wheelchair access.
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at București.
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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