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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Kiel is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 37h 30m.

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 - €320.

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 București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.

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 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 FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari 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 37h 30m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €340 and takes 31h 53m.

Where does the Bucharest to Kiel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Kiel?

Kiel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:41 PM in Bucharest and 12:41 PM 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.

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

Book your Bucharest to Kiel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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
€143–314
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
€76–240
Bus, train
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 București, Autogara Militari to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 1926
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
37h 30m
€82–126
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
€345–674
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
31h 53m
€236–331
Bus via Buzău
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Kiel central bus stationbus
44h 28m
Drive 2,022.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Kielcar 2,022.6 km
19h 33m
€282–406
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
€307–1,200

Bucharest to Kiel by bus

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37h 30mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest 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 București, Autogara Militari to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 37h 30m. 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 53m.

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