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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s leading fine-arts museum in the former Royal Palace, with major Romanian and European collections.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1622 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Bucharest will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 2 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Bucharest on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 1622 km distance in an average of 1 d 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 13 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 d 13 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $513.
Distance: 1007 miles (1622 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price | $513 Average price | $399 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 3m Average total duration 32h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 16m Average total duration 28h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.9 - 9.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bucharest:
A bus is $108 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average $229 (€188).
A bus is $392 (€321) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average $513 (€420).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 46m.
Bus takes on average 32h 33m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€99) compared to roughly $399 (€326) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $277 (€227). The journey takes 32h 33m versus 21h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:38AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 36h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:38PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 35h47 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:38PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 36h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Bucharest buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 36h52 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 35h10 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 37h40 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 32h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $64 (€52) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 1007 miles (1622 km) distance in 32h 0m.
Distance 1007 miles (1622 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 32h 0m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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