Route guide

Gdansk → Bucharest

1227 km · Poland to Romania · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €40+ by bus

How to travel from Gdansk to Bucharest

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

🚄Train

€89–261

Duration: 10h 13m

via PKP Intercity, CFR Călători

~17 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€40–106

Duration: 17h 32m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~34 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€84–267

Duration: 4h 8m

via Ryanair, easyJet, LOT

~191 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€147–270

Duration: 13h 38m

~209 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 1227 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.

Gdansk to Bucharest — every option in detail

Gdansk to Bucharest by train

Trains link Gdansk (Poland) and Bucharest (Romania) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 10h 13m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include PKP Intercity, CFR Călători.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €89 to €261. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 17 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 191 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~174 kg on this distance.

Gdansk to Bucharest by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Gdansk and Bucharest with a typical journey of 17h 32m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €40 when booked in advance, rising to €106 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.

Gdansk to Bucharest by flight

Flights between Gdansk and Bucharest take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 8m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, LOT.

Typical fare range is €84–267. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 191 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Gdansk to Bucharest by car

The driving distance from Gdansk to Bucharest is approximately 1411 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 13h 38m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €147–270 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 209 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Gdansk and Bucharest is approximately 1227 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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