Route guide

Warsaw → Bucharest

945 km · Poland to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €33+ by bus

How to travel from Warsaw to Bucharest

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

🚄Train

€72–210

Duration: 7h 53m

via PKP Intercity, CFR Călători

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€33–86

Duration: 13h 30m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€73–233

Duration: 3h 46m

via Ryanair, easyJet, LOT

~147 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€113–208

Duration: 10h 30m

~161 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 945 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 Poland 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.

Warsaw to Bucharest — every option in detail

Warsaw to Bucharest by train

Trains link Warsaw (Poland) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 53m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include PKP Intercity, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €72 to €210. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 147 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~134 kg on this distance.

Warsaw to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Warsaw and Bucharest with a typical journey of 13h 30m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €33 when booked in advance, rising to €86 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.

Warsaw to Bucharest by flight

Flights between Warsaw and Bucharest take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 46m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, LOT.

Typical fare range is €73–233. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 147 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Warsaw to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Warsaw to Bucharest is approximately 1087 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 30m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €113–208 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Poland–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 161 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Warsaw and Bucharest is approximately 945 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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