The distance between Bucharest and Sibiu is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bucharest to Sibiu by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sibiu → Bucharest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Sibiu.
Fany
+ 2 othersTake the train to Sibiu.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Take a taxi to Sibiu.
Transport Airport Bucharest
+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Bucharest to Sibiu by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $8 and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $160.
The distance between Bucharest and Sibiu is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bucharest and Sibiu by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Sibiu is to take a taxi which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx $160.
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Sibiu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $8 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Sibiu. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bucharest and Sibiu with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 10m.
Romanian Railways (CFR) run train services between Bucharest and Sibiu. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Sibiu. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bucharest and Sibiu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5hrs.
Fany run regular bus services between Bucharest and Sibiu. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bucharest to Sibiu. We recommend that you take the bus to Sibiu. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Sibiu is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Sibiu. Târgu Mureș International Airport (TGM) (TGM) and Cluj International Airport (CLJ) (CLJ) 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 Sibiu. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Sibiu is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $15.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5hrs | $15($15) | twice daily | 280km (174 miles) |
Train | 5h 10m | $8($8) | 4 times a day | 314km (195 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 55m | $160($160) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | $43($43) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
Fany
Tur Cento Trans
Horas
Romanian Railways (CFR)
HiSky
Blue Air
Tarom
The following major airports near Sibiu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.