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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Gießen is to bus and train which costs €65 - €150 and takes 32h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Gießen is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €150 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Gießen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Gießen?

The distance between Bucharest and Gießen is 1545 km. The road distance is 1800.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Gießen without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 20h 7m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Bucharest to Gießen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Gießen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gießen?

Gießen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:15 PM in Bucharest and 12:15 PM in Gießen.

Where does the Bucharest to Gießen train arrive?

Bucharest to Gießen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Gießen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Gießen is 1801 km. It takes approximately 17h 42m to drive from Bucharest to Gießen.

Where can I stay near Gießen?

There are 409+ hotels available in Gießen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Gießen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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 Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
6h 49m
€154–301
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
20h 7m
€66–165
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
27h 9m
€155–298
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
27h 9m
€137–256
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
8h 48m
€137–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
22h 55m
€143–149
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Frankfurt central train station1925 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
32h 58m
€66–142
Drive 1,800.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gießen1,800.8 km
17h 42m
€256–370
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Gießen
18h 40m
€316–441

Bucharest to Gießen by train

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27h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,545.2 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bucharest to Gießen Bahnhof via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 27h 9m.

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