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 - $160 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 $150 - $370.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 41m.

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 - $160.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt 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 $150 - $370. Alternatively, you can train via Passau, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 27h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $175 and takes 22h 53m.

What is the time difference between Mainz and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Mainz. It is currently 4:16 AM in Mainz and 5:16 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Mainz to Bucharest train arrive?

Mainz to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Bucharest is 1782 km. It takes approximately 17h 29m to drive from Mainz to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5397+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FRA - OTP
5h 5m
$158–365
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
19h 36m
$72–158
Train via Passau
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 41m
$308–647
Drive 1,782.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Bucharestcar 1,782.1 km
17h 29m
$294–424
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
6h 38m
$183–500
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CGN - OTP
6h 54m
$171–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharestbus
22h 53m
$164–171
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 14m
$320–452
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924 / ...
30h 10m
$80–227
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
19h 13m
$353–1,324

Mainz to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 41mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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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 four other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bucuresti Nord via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 27h 41m.

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