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How to get fromBerlin to Bucharestby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BER - OTP
    5h 24m
    $45–265

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain train 27
    2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha-Holesovicetrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurestbus bus
    20h 21m
    $143–288

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Děčín hlavní nádražítrain train 27
    2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain train Rj
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    27h 42m
    $334–616

  4. Drive  1,668.1 km

    1. Drive from Berlin to Bucharestcar car 1,668.1 km
    16h 23m
    $275–397

  5. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane BER - BBU
    8h 43m
    $66–296

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 1926
    27h
    $160–250

  7. Bus via Bucharest Filaret Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 8m
    $156–197

Berlin to Bucharest by train, subway, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and five other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 42m.

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