How to Travel from
Cologne to Bucharest
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Cologne, Germany → Bucharest, Romania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Bucharest
Composite routes from Cologne to Bucharest
Cheapest
18 h 29 min
Car
1928 km.
from $106
Other
17 h 38 min
Train, Bus
1598 km.
from $155.28
29 h 8 min
1596 km.
from $592.65
5 h 58 min
Train, Plane
1598 km.
from $271.21
5 h 38 min
Train, Plane
1598 km.
from $289.80
6 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1598 km.
from $293.67
7 h 11 min
Train, Plane
1598 km.
from $295.30
7 h 49 min
Train, Plane
1598 km.
from $245
Route Navigator Cologne - Bucharest
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep right onto L 111
1 km 52 м
1 km 52 м
Turn left onto Im Hasental
Im Hasental, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep right and drive toward Porz, Vingst
Porz, Vingst, 1 km 554 м
1 km 554 м
Keep left onto Östliche Zubringerstraße
Östliche Zubringerstraße, 22 km 637 м
22 km 637 м
Keep right and take A 560 toward Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin
Frankfurt am Main, Siegburg, Sankt Augustin, A 560, 7 km 181 м
7 km 181 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln, Frankfurt am Main
Köln, Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 287 м
287 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main, A 3, 274 km 22 м
274 km 22 м
Keep right onto A 3
362 м
362 м
Keep left toward A 3
A 3, 429 м
429 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Nürnberg, Kassel, Schweinfurt, Erfurt, Ulm, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, A 3, 1 km 451 м
1 km 451 м
Keep left and take A 7 toward Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt
Nürnberg, Kassel, Erfurt, Schweinfurt, A 7, 417 м
417 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Nürnberg, München
Nürnberg, München, A 3, 301 km 612 м
301 km 612 м
Keep right and drive toward Passau-Nord, Wegscheid, Hauzenberg, Tiefenbach
Passau-Nord, Wegscheid, Hauzenberg, Tiefenbach, 1 km 582 м
1 km 582 м
Turn right
8 km 552 м
8 km 552 м
Keep right onto B 12 and take B 8 toward Stadtmitte
Stadtmitte, B 8, 336 м
336 м
Turn slight right onto Schanzlbrücke
Schanzlbrücke, 2 km 510 м
2 km 510 м
Turn left onto Römerstraße
Römerstraße, 222 м
222 м
Turn right onto Kapuzinerplatz
Kapuzinerplatz, 28 м
28 м
Turn left onto Kapuzinerstraße
Kapuzinerstraße, 51 km 389 м
51 km 389 м
Turn left onto B131
5 km 213 м
5 km 213 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto B131
9 km 38 м
9 km 38 м
Turn right onto Höfleiner Straße
Höfleiner Straße, 303 м
303 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sternstraße
Sternstraße, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
Turn left onto Bahnhofstraße
Bahnhofstraße, 72 м
72 м
Keep right
56 м
56 м
Continue onto B127
9 km 311 м
9 km 311 м
Turn right onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Turn left onto Untere Donaulände
Untere Donaulände, 181 м
181 м
Turn right onto Adalbert-Stifter-Platz
Adalbert-Stifter-Platz, 77 м
77 м
Turn left onto Zollamtstraße
Zollamtstraße, 99 м
99 м
Turn right onto Rechte Donaustraße
Rechte Donaustraße, 2 km 546 м
2 km 546 м
Turn slight right onto Lenaustraße
Lenaustraße, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Turn slight right onto Makartstraße
Makartstraße, 1 km 871 м
1 km 871 м
Keep left
111 м
111 м
Keep right
1 km 895 м
1 km 895 м
Turn sharp left onto Glimpfingerstraße
Glimpfingerstraße, 1 km 892 м
1 km 892 м
Turn sharp right onto Umfahrung Ebelsberg
Umfahrung Ebelsberg, 4 km 694 м
4 km 694 м
Keep left onto Wiener Straße
Wiener Straße, 39 м
39 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Wiener Straße
Wiener Straße, 6 km 21 м
6 km 21 м
Keep right
245 м
245 м
Turn slight right onto Ipfstraße
Ipfstraße, 441 м
441 м
Keep right and take A1 toward Wien
Wien, A1, 129 km 227 м
129 km 227 м
Keep left onto West Autobahn and take A 1 toward Wien, Wien-West, , , Pressbaum
West Autobahn, Wien, Wien-West, , , Pressbaum, A 1, 22 km 530 м
22 km 530 м
Keep right and drive toward Auhof
Auhof, 8 km 771 м
8 km 771 м
Keep left onto Schönbrunner Schloßstraße
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße, 1 km 670 м
1 km 670 м
Continue onto Schönbrunner Straße
Schönbrunner Straße, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
Turn right onto Längenfeldgasse
Längenfeldgasse, 1 km 562 м
1 km 562 м
Keep left onto Böckhgasse
Böckhgasse, 146 м
146 м
Keep right onto Böckhgasse
Böckhgasse, 29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Flurschützstraße
Flurschützstraße, 466 м
466 м
Turn right onto Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel and take A4, S1, A2 toward Budapest, Brno, Graz
Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel, Budapest, Brno, Graz, A4, S1, A2, 4 km 706 м
4 km 706 м
Keep left and take A23, A22, S1, A5, B8, A4, A2 toward Praha, Brno, Gänserndorf, Graz, Budapest, Bratislava
Praha, Brno, Gänserndorf, Graz, Budapest, Bratislava, A23, A22, S1, A5, B8, A4, A2, 1 km 802 м
1 km 802 м
Keep left
90 м
90 м
Keep left and take A23, A22, S1, A5, B8 toward Praha, Brno, Gänserndorf
Praha, Brno, Gänserndorf, A23, A22, S1, A5, B8, 2 km 530 м
2 km 530 м
Keep right and take A4, B228 toward Budapest, Bratislava, Alt Simmering
Budapest, Bratislava, Alt Simmering, A4, B228, 65 km 368 м
65 km 368 м
Keep right
156 km 115 м
156 km 115 м
Keep right toward M0, E 71, E 60, E 75
M0, E 71, E 60, E 75, 176 м
176 м
Keep right onto 90402 and take E 60, E 75, M0 toward Szeged, Nagykanizsa, Pécs
Szeged, Nagykanizsa, Pécs, E 60, E 75, M0, 1 km 39 м
1 km 39 м
Keep left onto 90402 toward M0
M0, 30 km 583 м
30 km 583 м
Keep right
461 м
461 м
Keep right and take E 60, E 75, M5 toward Szeged, Kecskemét
Szeged, Kecskemét, E 60, E 75, M5, 137 km 690 м
137 km 690 м
Keep right onto M43 and take E 68, M43, 47 toward Arad, Makó, Hódmezővásárhely, Szeged észak
Arad, Makó, Hódmezővásárhely, Szeged észak, E 68, M43, 47, 218 km 545 м
218 km 545 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto DN68A
6 km 787 м
6 km 787 м
Turn left
10 м
10 м
Turn right
244 м
244 м
Turn left onto DN68A
9 km 673 м
9 km 673 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
188 km 122 м
188 km 122 м
Keep right toward DN1
DN1, 17 km 848 м
17 km 848 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto DN7
17 km 721 м
17 km 721 м
Turn right onto DN7F
10 km 28 м
10 km 28 м
Turn right onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 2 km 876 м
2 km 876 м
Keep left onto Strada Principală
Strada Principală, 11 km 378 м
11 km 378 м
Turn slight right onto Strada Radu Șerban
Strada Radu Șerban, 20 km 262 м
20 km 262 м
Turn sharp left onto DC239
489 м
489 м
Turn sharp right
4 km 693 м
4 km 693 м
Turn slight left onto Strada Argeșului
Strada Argeșului, 6 km 192 м
6 km 192 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
148 km 102 м
148 km 102 м
Keep right
1 km 502 м
1 km 502 м
Turn left
2 km 675 м
2 km 675 м
Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu
Strada Ion Câmpineanu, 1 km 824 м
1 km 824 м
Turn right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu
Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu, 263 м
263 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 198 м
198 м
Keep left onto Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu
Bulevardul Ion Constantin Brătianu, 15 м
15 м
Turn left onto Strada Colței
Strada Colței, 330 м
330 м
Turn right onto Calea Moșilor
Calea Moșilor, 139 м
139 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 9
Train operators
Found: 13
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
ÖB
ÖBB
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
NE
National Express
Website
ES
European Sleeper
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
FL
Flixtrain
Website
UR
Urlaubs-Express
Website
ÖI
ÖBB Intercity
Website
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bucharest?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bucharest is to bus which costs $147.16 and takes 23h 11m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bucharest?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $184.78 - $391.30 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Bucharest?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Köln Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 23h 11m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bucharest?
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.
How far is it from Cologne to Bucharest?
The distance between Cologne and Bucharest is 1609 km. The road distance is 1965.1 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Bucharest without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 38m and costs $29.35 - $250 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bucharest?
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cologne to Bucharest, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Bucharest bus from?
Cologne to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Köln Hauptbahnhof station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Bucharest train from?
Cologne to Bucharest train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Bucharest?
The best way to get from Cologne to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $103.26 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $326.09 - $532.61 and takes 29h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $147.16 and takes 23h 11m.
Where does the Cologne to Bucharest bus arrive?
Cologne to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.
What is the time difference between Cologne and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 09:40 in Cologne and 10:40 in Bucharest.
Where does the Cologne to Bucharest train arrive?
Cologne to Bucharest train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Bucharest?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bucharest is 1965 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Cologne to Bucharest.
Where can I stay near Bucharest?
There are 4903+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $20.46 per night.
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