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from US$105
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Next departures to Bucharest

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: June 26 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 25 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: June 27 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bucharest

Bus
Average PriceUS$77 - US$245Average Duration1d 13h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average PriceUS$98 - US$258Average Duration1d 12h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$187 - US$220Average Duration21h 30m
67kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bucharest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bucharest. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$187, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
21h 30mAverage Duration
US$187Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Bucharest: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$129
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 13h
Number of daily buses4.705882352941176
Earliest bus departure1:10am
Distance1580 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Cologne to Bucharest Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Cologne to Bucharest, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bucharest

  1. What is the distance between Cologne and Bucharest?

    Cologne and Bucharest are 1602 km (993 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Bucharest?

    Buses departing from Cologne/Bonn Airport in Cologne will take you to Militari in Bucharest.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$101
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US$101
06-29
US$91
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Bucharest was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of US$91

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bucharest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$91 to US$150 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$91 which is on 2025-06-29.

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Did you know?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Bucharest?

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