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19 h 23 min
2025 km.
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Six ways to Travel from Bucharest to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (2 025 km)
19 h 23 min
2025 km.
from $111
Fastest
Plane to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Bus, Train
18 h 5 min
1614 km.
from $232.77
Train
30 h 1 min
1612 km.
from $360.09
Bus, Plane
8 h 40 min
1615 km.
from $322.15
Bus via Cologne
26 h 25 min
1614 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen
Ave. Duration:
36h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$250.00

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$184.78

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Köln
Ave. Duration:
23h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$152.12

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Wednesday
Estimated price:
$380.43–$1,195.65
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$597.83

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$815.22
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$315.22

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$467.39

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$43.48
Train from Wien Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$22.83
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to bus which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 36h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 36h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Essen Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Essen?

The distance between Bucharest and Essen is 1669 km. The road distance is 2024.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 5m and costs $38.04 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bucharest to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen bus from?

Bucharest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen train from?

Bucharest to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Essen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $173.91 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $228.26 - $271.74 and takes 30h 1m, you could also bus via Cologne, which costs and takes 26h 25m.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 01:59 in Bucharest and 00:59 in Essen.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen train arrive?

Bucharest to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Essen is 2025 km. It takes approximately 19h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Essen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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