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Seven ways to Travel from Essen to Bucharest

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Cheapest
By car (2 024 km)
19 h 13 min
2024 km.
from $111
Fastest
Plane from Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Train, Bus
18 h 44 min
1614 km.
from $176.41
Train
30 h 17 min
1612 km.
from $628.09
Train, Plane (Train to Dortmund Airport)
6 h 27 min
1615 km.
from $296.41
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
6 h 32 min
1615 km.
from $302.48
Bus via Cologne
25 h 51 min
1614 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to București,
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$163.04–$239.13

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Essen Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Aachen to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$25.00–$184.78

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
23h 11m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$147.16

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$358.70–$706.52
Plane from Frankfurt to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$597.83

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Dortmund Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$293.48

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Frankfurt to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$597.83

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$86.96–$500.00

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$478.26

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$42.39
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$55.43
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$86.96
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$26.09

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$206.52–$293.48

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Essen Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
11h 52m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$184.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$38.04
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.46

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,032.61

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bucharest is to bus which costs $163.04 - $239.13 and takes 36h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36h.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Bucharest?

The distance between Essen and Bucharest is 1669 km. The road distance is 2026 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 44m and costs $35.87 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Essen to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bucharest bus from?

Essen to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bucharest train from?

Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Essen to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $173.91 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $358.70 - $532.61 and takes 30h 17m, you could also bus via Cologne, which costs and takes 25h 51m.

Where does the Essen to Bucharest bus arrive?

Essen to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 07:18 in Essen and 08:18 in Bucharest.

Where does the Essen to Bucharest train arrive?

Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bucharest is 2026 km. It takes approximately 19h 23m to drive from Essen to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Bucharest?

Book your Essen to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 4903+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $20.46 per night.
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