What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest is to bus which costs $70 - $200 and takes 30h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $120 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Berlin and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 30h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Berlin and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.

How far is it from Berlin to Bucharest?

The distance between Berlin and Bucharest is 1315 km. The road distance is 1668.1 km.

How do I travel from Berlin to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 43m and costs $130 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Berlin to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bucharest bus from?

Berlin to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Berlin to Bucharest train from?

Berlin to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Berlin to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Berlin to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 27h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 30h 25m.

Where does the Berlin to Bucharest bus arrive?

Berlin to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Berlin and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Berlin. It is currently 5:29 AM in Berlin and 6:29 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Berlin to Bucharest train arrive?

Berlin to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Berlin to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Bucharest is 1668 km. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Berlin to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Berlin to Bucharest?

Book your Berlin to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5315+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Berlin to Bucharest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Berlin to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BER - OTP
5h 1m
$129–377
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
30h 25m
$70–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádraží27
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj / ...
3. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurest
20h 43m
$134–291
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
27h 20m
$342–627
Drive 1,668.1 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Bucharest1,668.1 km
16h 17m
$275–397
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BER - BBU
11h 7m
$137–280
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
34h 52m

Berlin to Bucharest by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,314.7 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 27h 20m.

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