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 €70 - €150 and takes 33h 2m.

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 51m 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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Gießen Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.

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 11m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 Bucuresti Nord station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Gießen?

Gießen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:36 PM in Bucharest and 1:36 PM in Gießen.

Where does the Bucharest to Gießen train arrive?

Bucharest to Gießen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 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 51m
€157–301
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 11m
€72–159
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
31h 25m
€162–288
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
26h 59m
€148–270
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 40m
€137–411
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen Bahnhof
8h 44m
€152–422
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gießen BahnhofRe30
22h 50m
€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
33h 2m
€72–149
Drive 1,800.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Gießen1,800.8 km
17h 42m
€256–369
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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31h 25mAverage Duration

€162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,545.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gießen Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 31h 25m.

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