The average train between Essen and Bucharest takes 28h 47m and the fastest train takes 28h 35m. 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 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:03 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 28h 47m. 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 Hbf station and arriving at Bucuresti Nord station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station, München Hbf station, Salzburg Hbf station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 47m.
Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bucharest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
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The distance between Essen and Bucharest is 1615.7 km. The road distance is 1980 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 54m.
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