What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Romania?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Romania is to train and bus via Aachen which costs $50 - $150 and takes 19h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Romania?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Romania is to fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $85 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Romania?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Romania. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 via Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Romania?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Romania. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Piata Unirii via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Essen to Romania?

The distance between Essen and Romania is 1282 km. The road distance is 1980.4 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Romania without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Romania without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 19h 3m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Romania?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Essen to Romania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Romania bus from?

Essen to Romania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Romania train from?

Essen to Romania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Romania?

The best way to get from Essen to Romania is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $650 and takes 29h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $260 and takes 36h 50m.

Where does the Essen to Romania bus arrive?

Essen to Romania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Romania?

Romania is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 3:50 PM in Essen and 4:50 PM in Romania.

Where does the Essen to Romania train arrive?

Essen to Romania train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Romania?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Romania is 1980 km. It takes approximately 19h 17m to drive from Essen to Romania.

Where can I stay near Romania?

There are 5396+ hotels available in Romania.

Essen to Romania - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Romania by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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 Düsseldorf International Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane DUS - TSR
6h 56m
$153–334
Train, bus via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
19h 3m
$55–142
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 41m
$328–644
Drive 1,980.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bucharestcar 1,980.4 km
19h 17m
$327–472
Fly Dortmund Airport to Cluj-Napoca
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DTM - CLJ
5h 47m
$88–451
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
6h 46m
$116–340
Fly Dortmund Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
6h 45m
$66–331
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Viersen Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Eindhoventrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane EIN - CLJ
7h 23m
$113–426
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
26h 35m
$183–245
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
31h 57m
$339–663
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1925
36h 50m
$190–260
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
19h 48m
$335–1,548

Essen to Romania by night train and train

7Weekly Services

31h 57mAverage Duration

$339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,282.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Romania?

Lufthansa City and Lufthansa fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Piata Unirii via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucuresti Nord, and Gara de Nord in around 29h 41m.

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