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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which costs €80 - €250 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Essen station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Essen?

The distance between Bucharest and Essen is 1670 km. The road distance is 1989.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 8m and costs €140 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bucharest to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen bus from?

Bucharest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Essen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €350 and takes 30h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €260 and takes 34h 21m.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:00 PM in Bucharest and 7:00 PM in Essen.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Essen is 1989 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Bucharest to Essen.

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

Book your Bucharest to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2772+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Essen by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 36m
€80–241
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 35m
€53–323
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
24h 8m
€147–191
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
30h 20m
€209–343
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
31h 56m
€136–236
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 43m
€77–370
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 55m
€136–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 1924 / ...
34h 21m
€169–254
Drive 1,989.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essencar 1,989.1 km
19h 5m
€292–421
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essencar
22h 9m
€361–512

Bucharest to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,670.1 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 30h 20m.

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