How to travel from Copenhagen to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Copenhagen and Bucharest is around 1,583km (984 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    $120($120)
Operated byWizz Air+ 8 others

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $295($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bucuresti.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $130($130)
Operated by

Brianna Tour

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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Distance2,449km (1,522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $120 and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Copenhagen and Bucharest is around 1,583km (984 miles).

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Copenhagen and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $120.

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $120 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Harburg, 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Bucharest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1 day 13h.

Brianna Tour run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Bucharest. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Bucharest. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, LOT, KLM, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Ryanair and Aegean Airlines fly between Copenhagen and Bucharest. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) 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 Copenhagen and Bucharest. The distance is around 2,449km (1,522 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $120.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Bucharest

Transport options from Copenhagen to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
$120($120)
every 20 mins1,583km (984 miles)
Train and Plane5h 30m
$215($215)
hourly2,013km (1,251 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
$295($295)
once daily2,684km (1,668 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
$130($130)
twice a week2,636km (1,638 miles)
Drive
23h 20m
$505($505)
on demand2,449km (1,522 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