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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Bucharest is to bus which costs $60 - $170 and takes 25h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $140 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Decin Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 51m.

How far is it from Dresden to Bucharest?

The distance between Dresden and Bucharest is 1206 km. The road distance is 1480.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Prague which takes 18h 30m and costs $90 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Dresden to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bucharest bus from?

Dresden to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bucharest train from?

Dresden to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Dresden to Bucharest is to fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $220 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 18h 30m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $490 and takes 26h 51m.

Where does the Dresden to Bucharest bus arrive?

Dresden to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Dresden and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Dresden. It is currently 4:29 PM in Dresden and 5:29 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Dresden to Bucharest train arrive?

Dresden to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Děčín hlavní nádraží station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Bucharest is 1480 km. It takes approximately 14h 30m to drive from Dresden to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5386+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Dresden to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, car, or night 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 Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)DRS - OTP
7h 7m
$223–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to București, Autogara Militari1926
25h 40m
$60–170
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurest
18h 30m
$93–209
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Děčín hlavní nádraží27 / ...
2. Take the train from Decin Hlavni Nadrazi to Praha Hlavni NadraziRj / ...
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien MeidlingRj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
26h 51m
$302–488
Drive 1,480.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Bucharest1,480.4 km
14h 30m
$244–353
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BER - OTP
6h 9m
$144–409
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)PRG - OTP
7h 41m
$139–325
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dresden Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
27h 20m
$303–652

Dresden to Bucharest by bus

2Weekly Buses

18h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,206.1 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Buchurest via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Praga in around 18h 30m.

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