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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $70 - $170 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $340.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.

How far is it from Mainz to Bucharest?

The distance between Mainz and Bucharest is 1497 km. The road distance is 1782.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 36m and costs $70 - $170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Bucharest train from?

Mainz to Bucharest train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Mainz Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Mainz to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $155 - $170 and takes 22h 39m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $550 and takes 27h 25m.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 3:46 PM in Mainz and 4:46 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Mainz to Bucharest train arrive?

Mainz to Bucharest train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bucharest is 1782 km. It takes approximately 17h 26m to drive from Mainz to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Mainz to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)FRA - OTP
5h 5m
$168–335
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
19h 36m
$70–170
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Wien MeidlingNj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
26h 42m
$313–652
Drive 1,782.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bucharest1,782.1 km
17h 26m
$294–424
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STR - OTP
6h 48m
$160–477
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CGN - OTP
6h 51m
$173–481
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest
22h 39m
$159–166
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
27h 25m
$313–552
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to București, Autogara Militari1925 / ...
32h 20m
$80–187
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
19h 5m
$353–1,324

Mainz to Bucharest by night train and train

4Weekly Services

26h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,496.7 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

HiSky, Tarom, and five other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $151 and the journey takes 21h 14m.

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