Bus Odesa – Bucharest
from 1,848 ₴when bought online
11–15 hThe Odesa – Bucharest bus covers about 470 km, takes roughly 11–15 h. Tickets start at 1,848 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time.
- Distance
- 470 km
- Travel time
- 11–15 h
The route goes via
Mayaky → Starokozache → Monashi → Bairamcha → Sarata → Tatarbunary → Bashtanivka → Spaske → Kyrnychky → Karakurt → Bolhrad → Oksamytne → Krynychne → Izmail
Odesa – Bucharest bus schedule
- 07:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,218:00Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E
11h · daily · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 08:00Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" Starosinna sq., 1b22:05Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1
14h 5min · daily · LikeBus
- 08:30Central Bus Station Kolontaivska str., 5822:30Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks
14h · daily · LikeBus
- 16:30Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Starosinna; budynok 1-B05:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E
13h · daily · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 17:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kolontaivskaia; budynok 5805:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E
12h 30min · daily · АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 19:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,207:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E
12h 30min · daily · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 19:30Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" Starosinna sq., 1b07:00+1Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1
11h 30min · daily · LikeBus
- 20:00Central Bus Station Kolontaivska str., 5807:00+1Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1
11h · daily · LikeBus
- 21:30Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,209:40+1Zupynka "Hotel Kontynental", vulytsia Hrivitei; budynok 139
12h 10min · Fri · МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ
transfers: 1
| 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 | 11htransfers: 1 | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 08:00Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" Starosinna sq., 1b | 22:05Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1 | 14h 5min | daily | LikeBus |
| 08:30Central Bus Station Kolontaivska str., 58 | 22:30Train Station Piața Gării de Nord 1-3, next to Starbucks | 14h | daily | LikeBus |
| 16:30Avtostantsiia "Pryvokzalna", vulytsia Starosinna; budynok 1-B | 05:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 13htransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 17:00Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", vulytsia Kolontaivskaia; budynok 58 | 05:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 12h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | АВТОЛАЙН ОДЕСА ТОВ |
| 19:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,2 | 07:30+1Mizhnarodnyi aeroport "Anri Koanda" (sektor D), vulytsia Bukhareshtilor; budynok 224E | 12h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
| 19:30Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" Starosinna sq., 1b | 07:00+1Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1 | 11h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 20:00Central Bus Station Kolontaivska str., 58 | 07:00+1Otopeni Airport Bucharest Street, 224Е, Parcare Publica Plecari P1 | 11h | daily | LikeBus |
| 21:30Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", Starosinna ploshcha; budynok 1A,2 | 09:40+1Zupynka "Hotel Kontynental", vulytsia Hrivitei; budynok 139 | 12h 10mintransfers: 1 | Fri | МАКС ТРАНС ЛТД ТОВ |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-13. 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 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.
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 much is a Odesa – Bucharest ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 1,848 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
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 21:30. 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. The line-up depends on the travel date.