The distance between Frankfurt and Bucharest is around 1,480km (920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
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Take the bus to Bucharest.
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Take the train to Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $100 and will take around 1 day 2h. 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 $255.
The distance between Frankfurt and Bucharest is around 1,480km (920 miles).
It takes around 3hrs to get from Frankfurt and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx $255.
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Bucharest. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Frankfurt to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.
Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Nightjet run train services between Frankfurt and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 24h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Bucharest. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Bucharest with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 21h 15m.
Maxibus Travel run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Bucharest. Buses run twice a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Frankfurt and Bucharest. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Frankfurt and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.
Tarom, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, LOT, KLM and Air France fly between Frankfurt and Bucharest. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.
The flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Frankfurt (FRA) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,783km (1,108 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around $255.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3hrs | $255($255) | every 15 mins | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | $355($355) | hourly | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
Bus | 21h 15m | $140($140) | twice a week | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 24h 20m | $165($165) | once daily | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 1 day 2h | $100($100) | twice daily | 1,850km (1,150 miles) |
Drive | 17h 25m | $295($295) | on demand | 1,783km (1,108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.