How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Bucharest

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 an average ticket price of €135 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €135, while a flight costs an average of €519.

Distance: 1007 miles (1622 km)

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Driving

€519

Average price

€399

Average price

€135

Average price

Cheapest

€329

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 6m

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2h 0m

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27h 57m

Average total duration

27h 27m

Onboard

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30m

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33h 26m

Average total duration

32h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

21h 24m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

4.9 - 9.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

1.6 - 4.1kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €135.

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

A bus is €264 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average €399.

A bus is €384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average €519.

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

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 57m.

Bus takes on average 33h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf 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 17h 18m sooner (4h 6m by flight vs 21h 24m by car). Tickets start at around €519 compared to roughly €329 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 Düsseldorf to Bucharest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • EurowingsEW9792
    6:00 AM2h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • EurowingsEW9792
    6:00 AM2h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9792
    6:00 AM2h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:30 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    721One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 29 · ICE 517 · RJX 261 · IC 73
    11:25 AM34h12
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:37 PMBucharest
    4161One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 625 · RJX 261 · IC 73
    11:17 AM34h20
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    10:37 PMBucharest
    4161One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:38 PM36h52
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:30 AMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    911One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 PM37h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:38 AM36h07
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesVF6 · VF595
    5:55 PM24h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:05 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO408 · LO643
    7:45 PM5h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:50 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO406 · LO641
    7:15 AM5h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:50 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    2661One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of €135.

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

A bus is €264 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average €399.

A bus is €384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bucharest costing on average €519.

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

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 57m.

Bus takes on average 33h 26m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bucharest is approximately 1007 miles (1622 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bucharest is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bucharest.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Pegasus, Swiss, Eurowings, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, HiSky, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, tarom, AJet, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bucharest by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Bucharest:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. 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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