How to get to Bucharest from Warsaw

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Compare train, coach and flight for Warsaw to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, while a flight costs an average of £459.

Distance: 945 km

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£459

Average Price

£91

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Cheapest

£183

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6h 53m

Average total duration

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4h 53m

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29h 57m

Average total duration

29h 27m

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30m

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17h 1m

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(door-to-door)

2.8 - 5.7kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £91.

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Bucharest:

A coach is £368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average £459.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 57m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 8m sooner (4h 53m by flight vs 17h 1m by car). Tickets start at around £459 compared to roughly £183 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.

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from Warsaw to Bucharest

How to get to Bucharest from Warsaw by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:2527h05
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    13:30București, Autogara Militari
    £621One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:2527h05
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    13:30București, Autogara Militari
    £621One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW61583
    18:201h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    21:10Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
    £861One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    19:5028h10
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    1:00București, Autogara Militari
    £701One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    18:5034h40
    Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny
    6:30București, Autogara Militari
    £921One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    15:5132h09
    Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy
    1:00București, Autogara Militari
    £1011One-way
    2 changes
  • Austrian AirlinesOS670 · OS693
    6:504h35
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:25Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1931One-way
    1 change
  • Austrian AirlinesOS662+Air BalticOS695
    8:255h45
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    15:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1931One-way
    1 change
  • Austrian AirlinesOS670+Air BalticOS695
    6:507h20
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    15:10Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1931One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Warsaw to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Warsaw to Bucharest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £91.

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Bucharest:

A coach is £368 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Bucharest costing on average £459.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 57m.

The Warsaw to Bucharest distance is approximately 945 km.
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Bucharest is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 12 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Finnair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Buzz to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Warsaw to Bucharest, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Bucharest, visitors can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. The Romanian Athenaeum offers concerts and events, while the Old Town provides a vibrant atmosphere. Notable sights include the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town.
For a comprehensive experience in Bucharest, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Palace of the Parliament, the Village Museum, and the Old Town.

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