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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 36h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $120 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Bucharest station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Bucharest Filaret Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Hamburg Dammtor, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 35m.

How far is it from Kiel to Bucharest?

The distance between Kiel and Bucharest is 1681 km. The road distance is 2015.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 23h 56m and costs $90 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Kiel to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Bucharest train from?

Kiel to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Kiel to Bucharest is to train which takes 31h 35m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 32h 30m.

Where does the Kiel to Bucharest bus arrive?

Kiel to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Kiel and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Kiel. It is currently 4:15 PM in Kiel and 5:15 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Kiel to Bucharest train arrive?

Kiel to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Dammtor station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Bucharest is 2016 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Kiel to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Bucharest 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, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)HAM - OTP
6h 37m
$121–364
Train, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)HAM - BBU
7h 7m
$74–317
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
23h 56m
$92–265
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg DammtorRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Passau Hbf91
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
31h 35m
$344–629
Drive 2,015.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Bucharest2,015.8 km
19h 43m
$332–480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bucharest Filaret Bus StationComati PSG
32h 30m
$169–216
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
35h 5m
$343–690
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
36h 55m
$107–208
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
21h 23m
$356–1,363

Kiel to Bucharest by train

8Weekly Trains

31h 35mAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,680.5 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Hamburg Dammtor, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 31h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Bucharest Filaret Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 32h 30m.

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