What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Essen is to bus and train via Aachen which costs €50 - €110 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Essen central train station via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Essen. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Essen Hbf via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

How far is it from Romania to Essen?

The distance between Romania and Essen is 1567 km. The road distance is 1974.1 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Essen without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 19h 15m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Romania to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Romania to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Essen bus from?

Romania to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Essen train from?

Romania to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Essen?

The best way to get from Romania to Essen is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €250 - €500 and takes 31h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €140 - €270 and takes 38h 23m.

Where does the Romania to Essen bus arrive?

Romania to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

What is the time difference between Romania and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 1:53 AM in Romania and 12:53 AM in Essen.

Where does the Romania to Essen train arrive?

Romania to Essen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Romania to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Essen is 1974 km. It takes approximately 19h 28m to drive from Romania to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 873+ hotels available in Essen.

Romania to Essen - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 13 ways to get from Romania to Essen by plane, bus, train, 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 Iași International Airport to Dortmund Airport
best
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane IAS - DTM
4h 15m
€108–396
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane CLJ - DTM
6h 12m
€41–305
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
19h 15m
€52–105
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
31h 13m
€250–492
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
29h 53m
€275–510
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 51m
€79–211
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane TSR - DTM
6h 5m
€57–318
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 54m
€42–238
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
8h 23m
€96–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
26h 3m
€155–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Essen central train stationbus 1925
38h 23m
€141–261
Drive 1,974.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essencar 1,974.1 km
19h 28m
€284–410
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
20h 38m
€304–1,296

Romania to Essen by train

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31h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,567.5 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Romania and Essen, Germany?

Ulendo Airlink flies from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Essen Hbf via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 31h 13m.

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