How to get from Ankara to Bucharest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 24h 05m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 765 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €59, on Fri, Sep 4.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
765 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €59Checked Sep 3 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €128Older observation | 30h 43m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €84Checked Sep 6 | 24h 05m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€59Checked Sep 31h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€128Older observation30h 43m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€84Checked Sep 624h 05m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 16m - 2Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 3Sofia → Bucharest Airport Henri Coandabus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€57October 2026
€61Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-Istanbul, Svılengrad-BucharestBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-Sofia, Istanbul-SvılengradBook →FlixBusSofia-Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, Ankara-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-Bucharest, Kayaş-IstanbulBook →Airport shuttle busAnkara Esenboğa Airport-KayaşBook →On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Bucharest works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Ankara to Istanbul, about 4h 16m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (7h 55m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda (6h 35m). In total it's roughly €84 over 24h 5m, 2 transfers.
Ankara to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 24h 05m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Bucharest from Ankara?
About 765 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Bucharest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €59 to €84. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Ankara to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Ankara to Bucharest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 24h 05m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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