How to travel from Venice to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Venice and Bucharest is around 1,148km (713 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Venice 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $110($110)
Operated byWizz Air+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bucureşti.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $77($77)
Operated by

Tabita Tour

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Distance1,383km (859 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Venice to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $77 and will take around 21h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $110.

The distance between Venice and Bucharest is around 1,148km (713 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,088km (676 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Venice and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx $110.

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $77 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Venice 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 1 day 1h.

Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Venice and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Venice and Bucharest. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cappuccina Sernaglia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.

Tabita Tour run regular bus services between Venice and Bucharest. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

Wizz Air and Ryanair fly between Venice and Bucharest. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Venice to Bucharest typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) 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 Venice and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,383km (859 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around $110.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Bucharest

Transport options from Venice to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
$110($110)
on demand1,148km (713 miles)
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)3h 25m
$260($260)
every 20 mins1,295km (805 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
$190($190)
hourly1,353km (841 miles)
Bus
21h 25m
$77($77)
6 times a week1,629km (1,012 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
$170($170)
once daily1,703km (1,058 miles)
Drive
15h 15m
$250($250)
on demand1,383km (859 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