How much is the bus ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest start from $26. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

The average bus travel time from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 160 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Pegasus .

Which bus companies service the Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Openline , LIKEBUS , Pegasus , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

The earliest bus departs from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

A bus trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest generates an estimated 3.99705 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus , with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pegasus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest on May 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Veliko Tarnovo	3h 50m	8:20pm	Militari	Cheapest
Bus	3:15pm	Veliko Tarnovo	3h 15m	6:30pm	Autogara Militari	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	4h 20m	12:30am	Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri, Bucharest Otopeni airport	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	3h 40m	11:50pm	The Northern Railway Station	No tags

Next departures for Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest on May 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Veliko Tarnovo	3h 50m	8:20pm	Militari	Cheapest
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	3h 40m	11:50pm	The Northern Railway Station	Fastest
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	4h 20m	12:30am	Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri, Bucharest Otopeni airport	No tags

Next departures for Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest on May 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:15pm	Veliko Tarnovo	3h 15m	6:30pm	Autogara Militari	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	3h 40m	11:50pm	The Northern Railway Station	No tags
Bus	8:10pm	"OMV" gas stationVeliko Tarnovo	4h 20m	12:30am	Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri, Bucharest Otopeni airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:39 PM EEST.

Get from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

160 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Veliko Tarnovo and Bucharest?

Stops in Veliko Tarnovo

A
Veliko Tarnovo
ul. "Nish" 1, 5002 Rayon Zapaden, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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B
Vasil Levski
ul. "Han Asparuh" 5, 5000 Rayon Zapaden, Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

Stops in Bucharest

A
Militari
Strada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
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B
Bucharest Airport (OTP)
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C
Autogara Filaret
Autogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
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D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
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E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya
F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania

Compare bus companies

Openline

2.6/519 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness2.5

Wi‑Fi5.0

LIKEBUS

3.7/529 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.6

Pegasus

4.4/5186 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.0

FlixBus

3.5/512,660 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

RO bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest start from $26. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest is 3h 40m, covering a distance of 160 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by Pegasus.
Which bus companies service the Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Openline, LIKEBUS, Pegasus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest at 9:40am. And the latest bus departs at 8:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest generates an estimated 3.99705 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus, with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pegasus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05-16

$36

05-17

$50

Today

$31

05-19

$21

05-20

$36

05-21

$36

05-22

$36

05-23

$36

The cheapest trip from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest was searched and found on May 19, 2026 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $66 for a bus ticket from Veliko Tarnovo to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2026-05-19.

Usually Openline will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.