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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest is to train and bus via Aachen which costs $55 - $220 and takes 21h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 34h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 38m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Bucharest?

The distance between Hamburg and Bucharest is 1574 km. The road distance is 1929.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 21h 41m and costs $55 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Hamburg to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bucharest bus from?

Hamburg to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bucharest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 30h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $210 and takes 34h 15m.

Where does the Hamburg to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Hamburg. It is currently 8:26 AM in Hamburg and 9:26 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Hamburg to Bucharest train arrive?

Hamburg to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Bucharest is 1930 km. It takes approximately 19h 2m to drive from Hamburg to Bucharest.

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

Book your Hamburg to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5405+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HAM - OTP
5h 19m
$148–364
Train, bus via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
21h 41m
$58–214
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 38m
$343–802
Drive 1,929.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Bucharestcar 1,929.5 km
19h 2m
$318–459
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane HAM - BBU
5h 50m
$86–247
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stadetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Bf. Stade to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
31h 32m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
34h 15m
$85–210
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain 1393
2. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
20h 25m
$344–1,348

Hamburg to Bucharest by train

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30h 38mAverage Duration

$343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,573.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 30h 38m.

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