The distance between Salzburg and Bucharest is around 1,175km (730 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Salzburg to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
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Take the bus to Bratislava and then to Bucharest.
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Take the train to Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $310.
The distance between Salzburg and Bucharest is around 1,175km (730 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,072km (666 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Salzburg and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Bucharest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx $310.
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Bucharest. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.
Swiss Railways, Railjet, RegioJet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Salzburg and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 20h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Bucharest. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bratislava. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.
Turancar and Maxibus Travel run regular bus services between Salzburg and Bucharest. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Bucharest. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Salzburg to Bucharest. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Salzburg to Bucharest typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,365km (848 miles) by road and it will take around 14hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around $335.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 4h 55m | $335($335) | every 15 mins | 2,577km (1,601 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | $310($310) | every 4 hours | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Train to Innsbruck Hbf, Fly | 5hrs | $425($425) | hourly | 1,447km (899 miles) |
Train to Flughafen Wien, Fly | 5h 10m | $160($160) | hourly | 1,175km (730 miles) |
Bus | 16h 15m | twice a week | 1,516km (942 miles) | |
Train + 1 similar | 20h 30m | $250($250) | once daily | 1,399km (870 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 20h 50m | $210($210) | twice daily | 1,431km (889 miles) |
Drive | 14hrs | $255($255) | on demand | 1,365km (848 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.