The average train between Bucharest and Essen takes 39h 48m and the fastest train takes 39h 29m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 5:29 AM which arrives into Essen at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 39h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Essen station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 48m.
Bucharest to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Bucharest and Essen is 1,615.7 km. The road distance is 2,121 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 30h 44m.
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