Private car transfer from Budapest to Bucharest

Door-to-door
in 9 h 30 min

From €144
per seat

Comfortable
car

One wayReturn

One way

Budapest

Bucharest

Cancel for free 24 hours before departure

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024

Excellent

Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Budapest.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 9 h 30 min.

Optional sight-seeing
Clean, comfortable car
Professional driver
Bottled water
Child seats
Prepared for handicapped
Smoke-free
Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Bucharest.

Door-to-door service
Help with your luggage

In total

836 km9 h 30 min

Visit these sights on the way

Varga Tanya Horse Show

An unforgettable horse show displaying the American cowboys of Hungary with amazing talent and charm! Bonds between man and horse

Arad

While it’s over 1000 years old, Arad stayed relatively small until experiencing an economic boom in the 19th century. Scenic Lines

Timisoara

While the first record of the city of Timisoara dates back to 1212, the area has been inhabited since 200 BC, and is home to a vibrant cultural scene and buzzing nightlife. Little Vienna

Fortress of Deva

Beautiful views abound amongst the fortified walls and residential ruins of this 13th century fortress. Key to the River

Sibiu

The largest and wealthiest of the walled cities made by German settlers, Sibiu has maintained its rich cultural heritage. German Gold

Cozia Monastery

One of the oldest and most important monuments in Romania, this riverside hermitage is a cultural treasure trove, inside and out. Monasterious

Bran Castle

The inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this medieval castle’s impressive architecture and lavish museum overshadow the legend of The Count. The Dracula's Castle

Why people love Daytrip

5,100+ reviews

77 travelers took this route with us

Apr 22, 2025

Reasonably Priced and Safe Transportation

“Gonzalo from daytrip was our driver and he was absolutely amazing. He went over and beyond trying to locate us as our service wasn't so good on our phones. He patiently awaited our arrival to the lobby so he could take us from Tulum Dreams Resort to our other hotel in cancun an hour and a half away near the airport prior to our departure flight home. He was polite, respectful and kind. Made sure we were comfortable during our long ride. Fast and to the point. I recommend this company as finding a one way ride from Tulum to Cancun isn't easy or cheap and this company provides a great service for a great price. I will definitely be using them again whenever I'm in the Cancun/Tulum area. Thank you DayTrip and Gonzola.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler COCO

Apr 2, 2025

Daytrip never disappoints

“We were picked up by Marianna to drive us from Heraklion to Chania. The weather was terrible & due to this Marianna arrived a few minutes late. She contacted me to advise of this. Marianna lives in Chana and she made our trip very interesting by informing us of local things to do and see in Chania. Marianna is a safe driver and we all felt comfortable with the speed she drove at and how good her driving was in heavy rain. She is a lovely person with fluent English. We highly recommend Daytrips and if you are in Heraklion or Chania please make sure you ask for Marianna.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Julie M

Feb 28, 2025

Great driver in Egypt

“Used the service to go from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt. Ahmed H was our driver and he was perfect. The car was new, clean, he had water and snacks for us, and accommodated our stops. Great service from him and would recommend it.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Maps315861

Jun 30, 2019

Daytrip Budapest to Bucharest

“We reviewed options related to travel from Budapest to Sibiu, Romania and decided to choose MYDayTrip.com. The day trip allowed us to break up the trip and visit sights along the way which we would not have done if we traveled by train or plane. Our driver, Razvan, met us on time at our hotel in Budapest at 8:30 AM. The vehicle was a comfortable VW touring van which had plenty of room for the two of us and our luggage. Razvan is a very competent driver and he negotiated the trip with ease. He also explained a lot about life in Romania which gave us a great primer for our visit. We crossed the Hungarian border and Razvan handled all of our entry into Romania with the border officials. Our first stop was in Timisoara. Timisoara is a very interesting place to visit and will be even more interesting soon as it was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2021. There is a lot of renovation ongoing to get ready for 2021. We had lunch at Jack's Bistro a quaint restaurant with an outdoor patio just off of the main city square. Our second stop was the Fortress of Deva, a 13th century fortification which was a dead ringer for one of the castles in the Lord of Rings movie. Admission was very inexpensive and included a funicular ride to the top of the hill where the Fortress provides a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. We arrived at our hotel Golden Tulip Ana in Sibiu at 6:30 PM. The trip was so much more enjoyable than previous parts of our European journey. It allowed us to avoid late arriving Czech trains with no air conditioning or waiting in airports for delayed departures. Time is definitely worth something and the cost of Mydaytrip.com travel is very competitive. Every part of our journey from Budapest to Sibiu happened on schedule. Having a personable driver who knows the languages and the roads makes everything work very comfortable. I plan to book more trips with Mydaytrip.com and highly recommend the service to couples or families who want a customized journey to Europe without the hassle of other transportation methods. Thanks Razvan for a great trip.”

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler brucec617

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

Big luggage
29x21x11 inches
74x53x28 cm

Small luggage
22x14x9 inches
56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, here are the answers.

Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.

All Daytrip bookings are one way. If you need a return trip on a different date, simply book this as a separate one-way trip. For a same-day excursion, please request a custom trip. If you plan to stay more than a couple hours, we still recommend booking two one way trips so you're not paying a driver for waiting.

For Daytrip’s private service, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24-hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15-minutes before departure. While you can cancel your booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, changes requested under 36 hours are subject to driver availability, especially in the high season.

Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on screen. It's a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!

Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.

Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.

Daytrip is the most convenient way to experience 14,300+ cities around the world.

Every traveler deserves real insight into the cultures of the countries they’re visiting. And every amazing place on Earth deserves to be visited and appreciated. We believe unique local knowledge and real human connection are irreplaceable when it comes to truly comprehending another culture.