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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to fly and train which costs €90 - €260 and takes 7h 24m.

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 10m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

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 7h 10m 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 Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest 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 26h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €340 and takes 31h 52m.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kiel bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:51 AM in Bucharest and 1:51 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 33m to drive from Bucharest to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1548+ 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, shuttle, 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 from Bucharest Otopeni, 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
7h 10m
€144–344
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International 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 24m
€92–260
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 to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
26h 57m
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
€238–332
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VAR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 41m
€356–724
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
31h 52m
€236–331
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 39m
€153–262
Drive 2,022.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kielcar 2,022.6 km
19h 33m
€287–414
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
21h 5m
€311–1,205

Bucharest to Kiel by night train, subway, and train

6Weekly Services

30h 30mAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.9 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Kiel central bus station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 26h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Kiel Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Ferdinánd híd, and Budapest-Nyugati in around 31h 52m.

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