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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 36h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 11m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Bucharest and Essen Hbf is 1670 km. The road distance is 1988.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 11m and costs €150 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €550 and takes 30h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €160 - €280 and takes 36h 45m.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:20 AM in Bucharest and 4:20 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Essen Hbf is 1988 km. It takes approximately 19h 7m to drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2736+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Bucharest to Essen Hbf - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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Bucharest to Essen Hbf

Rome2Rio compared 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf. The best route is Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, a distance of 1615.372 km.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 37m
€84–240
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 36m
€52–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
24h 11m
€156–196
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 Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
30h 11m
€215–536
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
31h 56m
€137–238
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 58m
€78–265
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 59m
€126–384
Bus, train via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Kölnbus
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
34h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen central train stationbus 1925
36h 45m
€160–280
Drive 1,988.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbfcar 1,988.1 km
19h 7m
€287–414
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essen Hbfcar
22h 9m
€357–501

Bucharest to Essen Hbf by train

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30h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,670 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 30h 11m.

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