The average train between Essen and Bucharest takes 30h 20m and the fastest train takes 30h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 Essen and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:36 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 30h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Bucharest station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.
Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Essen and Bucharest is 1,615.7 km. The road distance is 2,223 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof in around 29h 31m.