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 51m.

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 29m and costs $140 - $360.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.

How far is it from Kiel to Bucharest?

The distance between Kiel and Bucharest is 1676 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 34m and costs $75 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m 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 30h 24m and costs $340 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $230 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 11:34 PM in Kiel and 12:34 AM 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 5321+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Kiel to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 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 to Hamburg Airport, 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 29m
$141–353
Train, bus via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf22 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
23h 34m
$75–259
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 MeidlingIce
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
30h 24m
$344–624
Drive 2,015.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Bucharest2,015.8 km
19h 43m
$332–480
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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
6h 59m
$104–276
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BER - OTP
8h 16m
$211–520
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
$169–225
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf22 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wien HbfNj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
33h 43m
$343–689
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
36h 51m
$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

7Weekly Trains

30h 24mAverage Duration

$344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,675.6 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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, and Wien Meidling in around 30h 24m. 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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