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 €65 - €250 and takes 7h 25m.

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 Keleti pályaudvar M and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 52m.

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 Aachen which takes 22h 58m and costs €130 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 train which takes 31h 52m and costs €230 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €190 and takes 32h 51m.

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 6:10 PM in Bucharest and 5:10 PM in Kiel.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kiel is 2023 km. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Bucharest to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 795+ hotels available in Kiel.

Bucharest to Kiel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 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 25m
€146–329
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
€69–245
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
22h 58m
€136–319
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
€235–329
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 Billund Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane OTP - BLL
2. Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Kolding Busterminalbus
3. Take the train from Kolding St. to Schleswigtrain
4. Take the train from Schleswig to Kiel Hbftrain
10h 18m
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 Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain
9h 27m
€171–447
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
€152–186
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
€167–294
Drive 2,022.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kielcar 2,022.6 km
19h 29m
€283–409
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
€308–431

Bucharest to Kiel by train and foot

6Weekly Services

31h 52mAverage Duration

€235Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.9 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 32h 51m.

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