The distance between Milan and Bucharest is around 1,356km (843 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Milan to Bucharest by plane, train 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 Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
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Take the train to Zuerich Hb then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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There are several options for getting from Milan to Bucharest by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $130 and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $155.
The distance between Milan and Bucharest is around 1,356km (843 miles).
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Milan and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $155.
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Milan and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milan and Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Milan and Bucharest. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss Airways, LOT, Air Serbia, Luxair and Wizz Air fly between Milan and Bucharest. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Milan to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa (MXP) 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 Milan and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,634km (1,016 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $155.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | $155($155) | every 30 mins | 1,432km (890 miles) |
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) | 3h 30m | $130($130) | every 30 mins | 1,356km (843 miles) |
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) | 4h 20m | $295($295) | hourly | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | $195($195) | every 30 mins | 1,406km (874 miles) |
Train | 1 day 5h | $640($640) | once daily | 2,119km (1,316 miles) |
Drive | 17h 30m | $295($295) | on demand | 1,634km (1,016 miles) |
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Transferoviar Calatori
Transmarian
Tabita Tour
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.