The distance between Hamburg and Bucharest is around 1,571km (976 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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 Hamburg (HAM) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
Take the train to Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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Take the bus to Bucuresti.
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There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $130 and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.
The distance between Hamburg and Bucharest is around 1,571km (976 miles).
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Hamburg and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx $180.
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg 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 1 day 2h.
Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Nightjet run train services between Hamburg and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Hamburg and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Bucharest with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1 day 7h.
Brianna Tour run regular bus services between Hamburg and Bucharest. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Bucharest. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Hamburg and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.
Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, LOT, Ryanair, KLM and Luxair fly between Hamburg and Bucharest. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.
The flight from Hamburg to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,982km (1,231 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around $180.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 20m | $180($180) | every 10 mins | 1,571km (976 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | $240($240) | once daily | 2,191km (1,362 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 1 day 7h | $140($140) | once daily | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 7h | $130($130) | once a week | 2,139km (1,329 miles) |
Drive | 19h 5m | $325($325) | on demand | 1,982km (1,231 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.