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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Dessau is to bus and train which costs €90 - €170 and takes 29h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Dessau is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Dessau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Obor and arriving at Dessau, Hauptbahnhof via Buzau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Dessau?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Dessau. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Dessau Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 32m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Dessau?

The distance between Bucharest and Dessau is 1364 km. The road distance is 1645.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Dessau without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 19h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Bucharest to Dessau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Dessau bus from?

Bucharest to Dessau bus services, operated by Acomar, depart from Bucharest Obor station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Dessau train from?

Bucharest to Dessau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Dessau?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Dessau is to train which takes 28h 32m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24h 52m.

Where does the Bucharest to Dessau bus arrive?

Bucharest to Dessau bus services, operated by Acomar, arrive at Buzău station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Dessau?

Dessau is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:51 PM in Bucharest and 11:51 AM in Dessau.

Where does the Bucharest to Dessau train arrive?

Bucharest to Dessau train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Dessau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Dessau is 1645 km. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Bucharest to Dessau.

Where can I stay near Dessau?

There are 230+ hotels available in Dessau.

Bucharest to Dessau - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Dessau by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane OTP - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain
8h 23m
€220–392
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2 / ...
29h 53m
€94–166
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain 29
19h 36m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain 29
28h 32m
€180–292
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
26h 36m
€152–329
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
7h
€124–362
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain
10h
€214–533
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BBU - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain
14h 44m
€137–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Dessau, Hauptbahnhofbus
24h 52m
Drive 1,645.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Dessaucar 1,645.2 km
15h 56m
€234–338

Bucharest to Dessau by train

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28h 32mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,363.8 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Dessau Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 28h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Obor to Dessau, Hauptbahnhof via Buzau in around 24h 52m.

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