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 $110 - $230 and takes 36h 52m.

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 $170 - $410.

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, Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 9m.

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 28m and costs $75 - $260.

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 9m and costs $360 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $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 5:43 AM in Kiel and 6:43 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 39m to drive from Kiel to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5417+ 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 Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HAM - OTP
6h 37m
$175–404
Train, bus via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
23h 28m
$80–255
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Würzburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg 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
31h 9m
$369–940
Drive 2,015.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Bucharestcar 2,015.8 km
19h 39m
$332–480
Train, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane HAM - BBU
7h 8m
$108–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus Comati PSG
32h 30m
$178–224
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
34h 22m
$357–710
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
36h 52m
$113–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
21h 23m
$356–1,463

Kiel to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 9mAverage Duration

$369Cheapest 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, Würzburg Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 31h 9m. 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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