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How to get fromBerlin to Bucharestby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Berlin to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BER - OTP
    5h 24m
    $44–264

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Praha-Holešovicetrain train Rj
    2. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurestbus bus
    20h 49m
    $114–189

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Budapest-Nyugati putrain train rj 175
    2. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    27h 48m
    $242–411

  4. Drive  1,668.1 km

    1. Drive from Berlin to Bucharestcar car 1,668.1 km
    16h 23m
    $275–397

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 1926
    27h
    $170–260

  6. Bus via Bucharest Filaret Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 8m
    $155–197

Berlin to Bucharest by train, subway, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,314.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

Ryanair, Ulendo Airlink, and five other airlines fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Berlin Südkreuz, Budapest-Nyugati pu, Budapest-Nyugati, and Koebanya-Kispest in around 27h 48m.

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