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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to train which costs €120 - €190 and takes 31h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Kiel?

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

How far is it from Bucharest to Kiel?

The distance between Bucharest and Kiel is 1679 km. The road distance is 2022.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kiel without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 23h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Bucharest to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kiel bus from?

Bucharest to Kiel bus services, operated by Comati PSG, depart from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to bus which takes 32h 51m and costs €150 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €190 and takes 31h 57m.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kiel bus services, operated by Comati PSG, arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:24 PM in Bucharest and 11:24 AM in Kiel.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel train arrive?

Bucharest to Kiel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Koebanya-Kispest station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kiel is 2023 km. It takes approximately 19h 27m to drive from Bucharest to Kiel.

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1663+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Kiel 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Hamburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane OTP - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 40m
€93–268
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BBU - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 25m
€68–245
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
23h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Hamburg Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
32h 51m
€152–187
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Koebanya-Kispestnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
30h 30m
€236–331
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 54m
€93–364
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Kiel Hbftrain rj 174
31h 57m
€129–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 1926
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
36h 40m
€169–297
Drive 2,022.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kielcar 2,022.6 km
19h 27m
€291–420
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
28h 15m
€313–440

Bucharest to Kiel by night train, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

30h 30mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Kiel.

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Distance: 1,678.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 32h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Kiel Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Ferdinánd híd, and Budapest-Nyugati pu in around 31h 57m.

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