How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest

There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $137 (€115).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest:

A bus is $287 (€242) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average $423 (€357).

A bus is $469 (€396) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average $605 (€511).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 21m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 27h 24m.

Bus takes on average 30h 52m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is approximately 903 miles (1454 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Bucharest.
• Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bucharest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bucharest by train.
• Travel with HiSky, tarom, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Serbia, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Sas Airways, Pegasus, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, AJet, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Iberia to go to Bucharest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
• 4 direct flights per day with HiSky, tarom, Lufthansa.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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.