How to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest

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Compare bus and flight for Copenhagen to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 3.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €160, while a flight costs an average of €804.

Distance: 978 miles (1575 km)

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€804

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€454

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6h 36m

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37h 54m

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24h 31m

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4.7 - 9.4kg

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Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest

Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €160.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Bucharest:

A bus is €645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Bucharest costing on average €804.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 36m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 19h 55m sooner (4h 36m by flight vs 24h 31m by car). Tickets start at around €804 compared to roughly €454 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Copenhagen to Bucharest

How to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Bucharest.

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Bucharest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €160.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Bucharest:

A bus is €645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Bucharest costing on average €804.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 36m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Bus takes on average 37h 54m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Bucharest is approximately 978 miles (1575 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Bucharest is:
  • Around 77 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Bucharest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with tarom, Sas Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air France, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Global Supply Systems, Finnair, Pegasus, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Bucharest:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Comati PSG, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bucharest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bucharest, you can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through the historic Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Attend a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bucharest's Old Town. Don't miss the iconic sights like the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town district.
Typically, spending three to four days in Bucharest allows visitors to explore major attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town, and Herăstrău Park, and experience the local culture and cuisine.

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