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 Constanța; 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 17 September 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 30 min | Bus |
| Sibiu · Romania | 218 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Constanța · Romania | 204 km | 3 h 15 min | Bus |
| Targu Mures · Romania | 264 km | 6 h 50 min | Bus |
| Craiova · Romania | 184 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Varna · Bulgaria | 198 km | 6 h | Bus |
| Pitești · Romania | 109 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Râmnicu Vâlcea · Romania | 156 km | 2 h 30 min | 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 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bucharest → Brasov | 3 h 30 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.
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
Sweden 2
Stoccolma SkavstaStockholm
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Finland 1
Turku
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Israele 1
Jordan 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Norway 1
Slovakia 1
Switzerland 1
Turkey 1
Adalia
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bucharest?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Brasov, Sibiu, Constanța, Targu Mures, Craiova, Varna, Pitești and Râmnicu Vâlcea. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bucharest to Brasov?
About 3 h 30 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 5 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bucharest?
From 102 airports in 31 countries, including London, Paris and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bucharest is cheap.