The average train between Cologne and Bucharest takes 26h 57m and the fastest train takes 26h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Bucharest. 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 once daily between Cologne and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:45 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 26h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Bucuresti Nord station via München Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.
Cologne to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bucharest is 1599.5 km. The road distance is 1932 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bucuresti Nord via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 35m.
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