The distance between Bucharest and Iaşi is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bucharest to Iaşi 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 Iaşi → Bucharest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Iasi (IAS).
Blue Air
+ 1 othersTake the train to Nicolina.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Take the bus to Iaşi.
Teisa Travel
There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Iaşi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $10 and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $41.
The distance between Bucharest and Iaşi is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (201 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Bucharest and Iaşi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Iaşi is to fly which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx $41.
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Iaşi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $10 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Iaşi. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bucharest and Iaşi with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 60m.
Romanian Railways (CFR) run train services between Bucharest and Iaşi. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Bucharest and Iaşi. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bucharest to Iaşi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bucharest Otopeni Airport. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Teisa Travel run regular bus services between Bucharest and Iaşi. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Iaşi. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Iasi (IAS). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Iaşi with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Blue Air and Tarom fly between Bucharest and Iaşi. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Iasi (IAS). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Bucharest to Iaşi typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Iasi (IAS).
The closest major airport to Iaşi is Iași International Airport (IAS) (IAS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Iaşi. Bacău International Airport (BCM) (BCM) and Suceava Airport (SCV) (SCV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and Iaşi. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Iaşi is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around $41.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 10m | $41($41) | on demand | 332km (206 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | $10($10) | 4 times a day | 404km (251 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | $18($18) | twice daily | 479km (298 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | $62($62) | on demand | 386km (240 miles) |
Blue Air
Tarom
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Teisa Travel
The following major airports near Iaşi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.