How to travel from Naples to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Naples and Bucharest is around 1,070km (665 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Naples to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $165($165)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Brasov and then to București.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bari then take a ferry to Bar then drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Naples to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $95 and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $165.

The distance between Naples and Bucharest is around 1,070km (665 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,048km (651 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Naples and Bucharest by plane.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx $165.

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Bucharest is to take the bus which will typically cost around $95 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Naples and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Naples and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brasov. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Bep's Travel, Fany, Air Campania S.r.l. and Brianna Tour run regular bus services between Naples and Bucharest. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naples and Bucharest. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Ryanair, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, ITA Airways and Tarom fly between Naples and Bucharest. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Naples to Bucharest typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naples to Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Naples (NAP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 2h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around $165.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Bucharest

Transport options from Naples to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
$165($165)
hourly1,070km (665 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
$175($175)
every 30 mins1,425km (885 miles)
Train
1 day 6h
$230($230)
once daily2,411km (1,498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 10h
$95($95)
6 times a week2,504km (1,556 miles)
Bus via Foggia1 day 13h
$115($115)
once a week2,894km (1,798 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
$195($195)
once a week1,382km (859 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Naples and Bucharest

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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