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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $70 - $220 and takes 20h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $160 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Bucharest?

The distance between Heidelberg and Bucharest is 1497 km. The road distance is 1738.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 34m and costs $70 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Heidelberg to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bucharest is to train which takes 25h 58m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 30h 44m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Heidelberg and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Heidelberg. It is currently 1:29 PM in Heidelberg and 2:29 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bucharest train arrive?

Heidelberg to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bucharest is 1739 km. It takes approximately 17h 7m to drive from Heidelberg to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5396+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Stuttgart Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
5h 47m
$169–469
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
20h 34m
$71–216
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
25h 58m
$299–555
Drive 1,738.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Bucharestcar 1,738.9 km
17h 7m
$287–414
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
6h 3m
$159–421
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MUC - OTP
7h 59m
$194–592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1925
30h 44m
$155–227
Bus via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg, Hilton Hotel to Frankfurtbus Airport Bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Flughafen to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
32h 46m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
19h 45m
$360–1,333

Heidelberg to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

25h 58mAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,496.6 km
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bucuresti Nord via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 25h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to București, Autogara Militari once a week. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 29h 20m.

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