How to travel from Bucharest to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Bucharest and Amsterdam is around 1,817km (1,129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to Amsterdam by plane, train 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Tarom

+ 6 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then Arnhem Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Distance2,218km (1,378 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Amsterdam by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Bucharest and Amsterdam is around 1,817km (1,129 miles).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bucharest and Amsterdam by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Amsterdam is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and Arnhem Centraal. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Dutch Railways and Nightjet run train services between Bucharest and Amsterdam. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 6h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and Amsterdam. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Amsterdam with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Tarom, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, LOT and British Airways fly between Bucharest and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Bucharest to Amsterdam typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Bucharest and Amsterdam. The distance is around 2,218km (1,378 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Amsterdam is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

How do I get from Bucharest to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Amsterdam

Transport options from Bucharest to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
€320($320)
every 20 mins1,817km (1,129 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€235($235)
hourly1,857km (1,154 miles)
Fly to Dusseldorf (DUS), train5h 55m
€360($360)
hourly1,855km (1,152 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 6h
€170($170)
twice a week2,388km (1,484 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf1 day 8h
€150($150)
twice daily2,325km (1,445 miles)
Drive
21h 30m
€455($460)
on demand2,218km (1,378 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam