Bus Odesa – Bucharest
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Odesa – Bucharest bus covers about 470 km, takes roughly 11–14 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. A seat is reserved online with no prepayment and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 470 km
- Travel time
- 11–14 h
Odesa – Bucharest bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,2 | 18:00Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 11h | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 08:00AS "Pryvokzalna" pl. Starosinna, 1B | 22:05Aeroport Otopeni vulytsia Bukhureshtilor, 224E, maidanchyk dlia parkuvannia P1 | 14h 5min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 08:30Tsentralnyi Avtovokzal vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 22:05Aeroport Otopeni vulytsia Bukhureshtilor, 224E, maidanchyk dlia parkuvannia P1 | 13h 35min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 16:30Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Starosinna; budynok 1-B | 05:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 13htransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 17:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kolontaivskaia; budynok 58 | 05:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 12h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 18:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kolontaivskaia; budynok 58 | 06:45Mizhnarodnyi aeroport imeni Anri Koanda, Aeroport Bukharest (parkovka zony prybuttia), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor | 12h 45min | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | БУС 777 ТОВ |
| 19:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,2 | 07:30Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 12h 30min | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 19:30AS "Pryvokzalna" pl. Starosinna, 1B | 07:30Avtovokzal Militari vulytsia Valea Cascadelor, 1 | 12h | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 20:00Tsentralnyi Avtovokzal vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 07:30Avtovokzal Militari vulytsia Valea Cascadelor, 1 | 11h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Odesa – Bucharest route
The Odesa–Bucharest bus links southern Ukraine with the Romanian capital — about 470 km in 11–14 hours, non-stop on most trips. The route runs through southern Bessarabia to the Danube and on along Romanian highways; the drop-off in Bucharest can be near Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni) or in the city centre. Both tourists and travellers heading to the Bucharest air hub for onward flights ride this direction. The Odesa–Bucharest ticket is booked online and paid to the driver in hryvnia at boarding — handy when plans may still change. The schedule includes morning departures that reach Bucharest the same evening; exact stops and times are shown in each trip's details.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Odesa to Bucharest bus ride?
The trip takes roughly 11–14 hours over about 470 km. Actual time depends on the border queue and number of stops; most trips are direct, without transfers.
How do I pay for an Odesa–Bucharest ticket?
This route is available for booking with payment to the driver in hryvnia at boarding. You reserve a seat online, receive a confirmation, and pay when boarding the bus.
Does the bus arrive at Bucharest airport?
Some trips stop near Henri Coandă International Airport (Otopeni), others in the city centre. The exact drop-off point is shown in the details of your chosen trip at booking.
What documents do I need to travel to Romania?
You need a valid biometric international passport — this is an international route crossing the EU border. Keep the passport ready for border control; bring insurance and any supporting documents if you have them.
How many buses run on the Odesa – Bucharest route?
The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 07:00, the last at 20:00. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Odesa – Bucharest route?
Carriers on this route: МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ, LIKEBUS, АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ, БУС 777 ТОВ. The line-up depends on the travel date.