How to travel from Nice to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Nice and Bucharest is around 1,532km (952 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Bucharest by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BucharestNice if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $135($135)
Operated byWizz Air+ 5 others
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $655($655)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bucharest FlixBus stop.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Distance1,941km (1,206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Nice to Bucharest by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $115 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $135.

The distance between Nice and Bucharest is around 1,532km (952 miles).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nice and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $135.

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $115 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Zuerich Hb and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Nice and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 1 and Bucharest FlixBus stop. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Bucharest. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Bucharest. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.

Wizz Air, Tarom, Lufthansa, LOT, Swiss Airways and Luxair fly between Nice and Bucharest. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.

The flight from Nice to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,941km (1,206 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $135.

How do I get from Nice to Bucharest

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Bucharest

Transport options from Nice to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
$135($135)
every 15 mins1,532km (952 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
$655($655)
once daily2,431km (1,510 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
$115($115)
3 times a week2,246km (1,395 miles)
Drive
20h 25m
$350($350)
on demand1,941km (1,206 miles)

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Airports near Bucharest

The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest