Route guide

Bologna → Bucharest

1170 km · Italy to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €38+ by bus

How to travel from Bologna to Bucharest

There are 4 ways to travel between Bologna and Bucharest — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€85–251

Duration: 9h 45m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, CFR Călători

~16 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€38–102

Duration: 16h 43m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~33 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€82–260

Duration: 4h 4m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~182 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€140–257

Duration: 13h

~199 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Bologna and Bucharest highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1170 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into Romania. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Bologna to Bucharest — every option in detail

Bologna to Bucharest by train

Trains link Bologna (Italy) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 9h 45m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €85 to €251. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 16 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 182 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~166 kg on this distance.

Bologna to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Bologna and Bucharest with a typical journey of 16h 43m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €38 when booked in advance, rising to €102 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Bologna to Bucharest by flight

Flights between Bologna and Bucharest take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 4m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €82–260. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 182 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Bologna to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Bologna to Bucharest is approximately 1345 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €140–257 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Romania border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 199 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Bologna and Bucharest is approximately 1170 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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