The average train between Cologne and Bucharest takes 29h 20m and the fastest train takes 29h 8m. 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 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 29h 20m. 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 Cologne station and arriving at Bucharest station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 20m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Cologne and Bucharest is 1,599.5 km. The road distance is 2,141 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bucuresti Nord via München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof in around 28h 39m.
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