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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which costs €75 - €260 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Essen Hbf 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 34h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Essen Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

The distance between Bucharest and Essen Hbf is 1670 km. The road distance is 1988.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 13m and costs €140 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Essen Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Essen Hbf is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €600 and takes 30h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €150 - €260 and takes 34h 19m.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen Hbf bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Essen Hbf?

Essen Hbf is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:20 AM in Bucharest and 7:20 AM in Essen Hbf.

Where does the Bucharest to Essen Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Essen Hbf is 1988 km. It takes approximately 19h 4m to drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbf.

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

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

Where can I stay near Essen Hbf?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Essen Hbf.

Bucharest to Essen Hbf - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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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 38m
€79–252
Fly to Dortmund Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OTP - DTM
6h 37m
€48–318
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Köln Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
24h 13m
€145–200
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
30h 20m
€209–575
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
31h 56m
€137–238
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane OTP - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€78–390
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
6h 54m
€131–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus 1924 / ...
34h 19m
€156–252
Drive 1,988.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Essen Hbfcar 1,988.2 km
19h 4m
€286–413
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Essen Hbfcar
22h 9m
€356–500

Bucharest to Essen Hbf by train

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30h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,670.1 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, and two 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, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 30h 20m.

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