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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s main fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
1 d 10 h 19 m
Average duration
1 d 15 h 46 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1546 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bucharest will cost around $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
Of the 6 buses that leave Hamburg for Bucharest on Fri, Jun 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 1546 km distance in an average of 1 d 15 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 10 h 19 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 1 d 20 h 45 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.

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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $41.
Distance: 960 miles (1546 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$137 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $407 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
33h 22m Average total duration 32h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.6 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bucharest:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bucharest costing on average $207 (€168).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 52m.
Train takes on average 42h 52m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€111) compared to roughly $407 (€330) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $271 (€219). The journey takes 32h 52m versus 21h 9m 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, Infobus.
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 07:11AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 37h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 44h48 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 35h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 35h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 43h33 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:11PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 36h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:11PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 34h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Bucharest buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 37h44 | 9:55 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 35h14 | 1:25 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 37h00 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:42 PM Hamburg Harburg | 43h33 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 36h19 | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers |
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Buses from Hamburg to Bucharest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 32h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 960 miles (1546 km) distance in 31h 0m.
Distance 960 miles (1546 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 31h 0m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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