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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly and train which costs €55 - €410 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Essen station. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 56m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Essen?

The distance between Bucharest and Essen is 1670 km. The road distance is 1989.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Bucharest to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Essen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €260 - €550 and takes 30h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €280 and takes 33h 3m.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen bus arrive?

Bucharest to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Essen?

Essen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:21 AM in Bucharest and 8:21 AM in Essen.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Essen is 1989 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Bucharest to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Essen?

Book your Bucharest to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Essen.

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There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Essen by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane OTP - DUS
5h 39m
€84–264
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 42m
€59–401
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
21h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
30h 56m
€266–515
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
29h 9m
€251–476
Fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 42m
€93–330
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane OTP - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
7h 37m
€131–349
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
8h 6m
€123–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 1924 / ...
33h 3m
€183–271
Drive 1,989.1 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essencar 1,989.1 km
19h 5m
€294–424

Bucharest to Essen by train

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Distance: 1,670.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 30h 56m.

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