More cities in one trip from Bucharest
Bucharest (Romania) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 102 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Bulgaria). The most searched are Brasov, Sibiu and Targu Mures; the quickest to reach is Pitești, about 1 h 20 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 102 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bucharest
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasov · Romania | 142 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Sibiu · Romania | 218 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Targu Mures · Romania | 264 km | 6 h 50 min | Bus |
| Constanța · Romania | 204 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Craiova · Romania | 184 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Slatina (RO) · Romania | 137 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Pitești · Romania | 109 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Varna · Bulgaria | 198 km | 6 h | Bus |
Loop trips from Bucharest
Land in Bucharest, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bucharest → Brasov → Sibiu → Bucharest
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bucharest, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Sibiu
- About 10 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bucharest → Brasov | 3 h 25 min |
| Brasov → Sibiu | 2 h 10 min |
| Sibiu → Bucharest | 4 h 25 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in BucharestFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in BucharestEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Bucharest
Airports with direct flights to Bucharest, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 17
AlgheroBariBergamoBolognaBrindisiCataniaGenoaLameziaMilanNaplesPalermoPerugiaPescaraPisaRomeTurinVenice
Spain 14
AlicanteAlmeriaBarcelonaCastellonGironaGran CanariaMadridMalagaPalmaSantanderSevillaTenerifeValenciaZaragoza
United Kingdom 7
Denmark 2
BillundCopenhagen
Emirati Arabi Uniti 2
Abu DhabiDubai
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Finland 1
Turku
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Jordan 1
Malta 1
Moldova 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
Slovakia 1
Sweden 1
Switzerland 1
Türkiye (Turkey) 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bucharest?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Brasov, Sibiu, Targu Mures, Constanța, Craiova, Slatina (RO), Pitești and Varna. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bucharest to Brasov?
About 3 h 25 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 142 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bucharest?
For Bucharest, Brasov and Sibiu, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bucharest, 2 nights in Brasov, 1 night in Sibiu), with about 10 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bucharest?
From 102 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bucharest is cheap.