How to travel from Aarhus to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Aarhus and Bucharest is around 1,752km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aarhus to Bucharest by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BucharestAarhus if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $130($130)

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5 x train
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Dammtor, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $285($285)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station then Ploieşti and then to Bucharest.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Distance2,319km (1,441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Bucharest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $13 and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $130.

The distance between Aarhus and Bucharest is around 1,752km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,715km (1,066 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Aarhus and Bucharest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx $130.

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Dammtor, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Aarhus and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station, Ploieşti and Ploieşti. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

FlixBus, Transmarian and Comanto Trans run regular bus services between Aarhus and Bucharest. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aarhus and Bucharest. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Aarhus and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Wizz Air fly between Aarhus and Bucharest. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Aarhus to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Bucharest. The distance is around 2,319km (1,441 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Bucharest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around $200.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Bucharest

Transport options from Aarhus to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
$130($130)
every 4 hours1,752km (1,089 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
$200($200)
every 30 mins1,852km (1,151 miles)
Train to Aalborg Lufthavn St., Fly5h 60m
$380($380)
hourly2,569km (1,596 miles)
Train to CPH Lufthavn, Fly6h 25m
$150($150)
hourly1,909km (1,186 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
$285($285)
once daily2,592km (1,610 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
$13($13)
twice a week2,409km (1,497 miles)
Drive
22hrs
$480($480)
on demand2,319km (1,441 miles)

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Airports near Bucharest

The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest