How to travel from Berlin to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between Berlin and Bucharest is around 1,321km (821 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    $200($200)
Operated byRyanair+ 4 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Prague and then to Bucharest.

  • Duration19h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    $21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Distance1,690km (1,050 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Bucharest by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $4 and will take around 24h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $200.

The distance between Berlin and Bucharest is around 1,321km (821 miles).

It takes around 3hrs to get from Berlin and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $200.

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $4 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Berlin and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Berlin and Bucharest. It typically takes around 19h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 60m.

FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur, Union Ivkoni, Racic Eurobus, Pejic Tours, Maxibus Travel, Transmarian and Comanto Trans run regular bus services between Berlin and Bucharest. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Berlin and Bucharest. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Berlin and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Austrian Airlines and Swiss Airways fly between Berlin and Bucharest. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Berlin to Bucharest typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) 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 Berlin and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,690km (1,050 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $200.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Bucharest

Transport options from Berlin to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
$200($200)
every 15 mins1,321km (821 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 60m
$21($21)
twice a week1,831km (1,137 miles)
Bus via Ploieşti24h 20m
$4($4)
twice a week1,787km (1,111 miles)
Train
1 day 1h
$225($225)
once daily2,073km (1,288 miles)
Drive
17h 5m
$280($280)
on demand1,690km (1,050 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Bucharest

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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