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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $75 - $180 and takes 32h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $170 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Bucharest via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 44m.

How far is it from Gießen to Bucharest?

The distance between Gießen and Bucharest is 1547 km. The road distance is 1801.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 20h 19m and costs $65 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Gießen to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Bucharest bus from?

Gießen to Bucharest bus services, operated by Ecolines, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Gießen to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Gießen to Bucharest is to train which takes 28h 44m and costs $300 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $155 - $165 and takes 23h 4m.

Where does the Gießen to Bucharest bus arrive?

Gießen to Bucharest bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Frankfurt station.

What is the time difference between Gießen and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Gießen. It is currently 3:20 PM in Gießen and 4:20 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Gießen to Bucharest train arrive?

Gießen to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Bucharest is 1801 km. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Gießen to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Gießen to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Gießen to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Frankfurt, fly
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)FRA - OTP
5h 43m
$178–359
Train, bus via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt26
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
20h 19m
$65–182
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt26
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
28h 44m
$301–542
Drive 1,801.2 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Bucharest1,801.2 km
17h 48m
$297–429
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STR - OTP
7h 36m
$153–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest
23h 4m
$155–163
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt26
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to București, Autogara Militari1925 / ...
32h 19m
$78–177
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to FrankfurtRe30
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Flughafen to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
32h 57m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gießen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
19h 16m
$344–1,310

Gießen to Bucharest by train

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28h 44mAverage Duration

$301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,547.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Bucharest via Frankfurt in around 23h 4m.

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