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 which costs $60 - $140 and takes 18h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Romania is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $150 - $400.

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 Natiunile Unite via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Köln Hauptbahnhof and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.

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 Universitate via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 54m.

How far is it from Essen to Romania?

The distance between Essen and Romania is 1692 km. The road distance is 1980.1 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 which takes 18h 59m and costs $60 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 Maxibus Travel, depart from Köln Hauptbahnhof 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 train which takes 29h 54m and costs $500 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $380 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus via Cologne, which costs $168 - $172 and takes 26h 34m.

Where does the Essen to Romania bus arrive?

Essen to Romania bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Romania?

Romania is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 7:29 AM in Essen and 8:29 AM 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 5436+ hotels available in Romania.

Essen to Romania - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 13 ways to get from Essen to Romania by train, plane, 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.

Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CGN - OTP
6h
$156–399
Fly Dortmund Airport to Cluj-Napoca
cheapest
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane DTM - CLJ
6h 20m
$48–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
18h 59m
$61–132
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 54m
$517–1,000
Drive 1,980.1 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bucharestcar 1,980.1 km
19h 17m
$327–472
Fly Dortmund Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DTM - OTP
6h 28m
$133–372
Fly Dortmund Airport to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane DTM - TSR
6h 21m
$79–363
Fly Dortmund Airport to Iași International Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Iași International Airport (IAS)plane DTM - IAS
6h 23m
$94–464
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane DUS - BUD
2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Szolnoktrain
3. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain
9h 3m
$153–354
Bus via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
26h 34m
$169–171
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
32h
$340–641
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1925
36h 54m
$181–301
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bucharestcar
22h 16m
$408–579

Essen to Romania by train

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29h 54mAverage Duration

$517Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,692.3 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Romania?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Universitate via München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, Bucuresti Nord, and Gara de Nord in around 29h 54m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink flies from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) once daily.

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