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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to bus and train which costs €90 - €180 and takes 36h 31m.

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 €130 - €320.

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 33h.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Szolnok and Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 37m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Kiel?

The distance between Bucharest and Kiel is 1678 km. The road distance is 2018.2 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 43m and costs €70 - €240.

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 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 Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Kiel?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to train which takes 30h 37m and costs €240 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €190 and takes 33h.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel bus arrive?

Bucharest to Kiel bus services, operated by Comati PSG, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:34 AM in Bucharest and 2:34 AM in Kiel.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Kiel is 2018 km. It takes approximately 19h 41m to drive from Bucharest to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1568+ 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)OTP - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 10m
€134–314
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel HbfRe7
22h 43m
€74–240
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to SzolnokIc / ...
3. Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-NyugatiIr / ...
4. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel HbfRj
30h 37m
€241–336
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-NyugatiNight Train / ...
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel HbfRj
31h 16m
€235–330
Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BBU - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
7h 24m
€102–250
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)VAR - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf
10h 46m
€326–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofComati PSG
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus station050 / ...
33h
€153–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1926
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbf22 / ...
36h 31m
€90–179
Drive 2,018.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kiel2,018.2 km
19h 41m
€287–414
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel
21h 5m
€311–1,206

Bucharest to Kiel by train

6Weekly Trains

30h 37mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.3 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Bucharest to Kiel Hbf via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Szolnok, and Budapest-Nyugati in around 30h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 33h.

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