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 - €280 and takes 5h 37m.

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 37m and costs €80 - €280.

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 33h 4m.

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 and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 43m.

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 via Vienna which takes 21h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 37m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €440 and takes 28h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €280 and takes 33h 4m.

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 10:34 AM in Bucharest and 9:34 AM 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 4m to drive from Bucharest to Essen.

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

Book your Bucharest to Essen train tickets online with 12go.asia.

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

Book your Bucharest to Essen bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Essen.

Bucharest to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

How to get fromBucharest to Essen

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Essen by plane, bus, train, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 37m
€83–271
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
21h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
28h 43m
€256–435
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
29h 1m
€241–396
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 36m
€98–326
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Essen Hbftrain
8h 35m
€136–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 1924
33h 4m
€185–273
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Kölnbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
34h 29m
Drive 1,989.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essencar 1,989.1 km
19h 4m
€358–517

Bucharest to Essen by train

20Weekly Trains

28h 43mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Essen.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,670.1 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and three 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 and Wien Hbf in around 28h 43m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.