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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £484.
Distance: 1170 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£484 Average Price | £124 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £284 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 17m Average total duration 31h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 40m Average total duration 25h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Bucharest:
A train is £106 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average £124.
A train is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average £484.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 40m.
Coach takes on average 32h 17m.
You'll arrive about 12h 14m sooner (4h 21m by flight vs 16h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £484 compared to roughly £284 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bucharest from Bologna by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bologna to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Regionale TRENORD 2962+
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The most popular day trips by train from Bucharest are Sinaia, Brașov, Ploieşti, Târgovişte and Piteşti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bucharest on Omio.
Sinaia is a mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains, known for Peleș Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Royal heritage, pine forests and winter sports give it a refined yet outdoorsy character.
Brașov is known for its medieval Saxon centre, the Black Church and a setting beneath Tampa Mountain. It feels lively but relaxed, with cobbled streets, café culture and quick access to castles and mountain scenery.
Ploieşti is a southern Romanian city best known for its long ties to the oil industry. Its broad streets, practical atmosphere and specialised museums give it a distinctly historical and industrial character.
Piteşti is a southern Romanian city known for its automotive industry, especially its long association with Dacia. Broad streets, green spaces and the Argeş setting give it a practical, lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Bucharest:
A train is £106 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average £124.
A train is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Bucharest costing on average £484.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 40m.
Coach takes on average 32h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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