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Next departures to Bucharest

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 18 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Bucharest
    Destination location: Militari
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Bucharest

Average PriceUS$98 - US$290Average Duration1d 13h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average PriceUS$129 - US$194Average Duration22h 20m
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 22 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
22h 20mAverage Duration
US$129Cheapest ticket
67kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Bucharest

  1. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Cologne to Bucharest?

    Trains travelling between Cologne and Bucharest leave from Hbf or Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Militari.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Cologne and Bucharest is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Bucharest.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Bucharest, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Bucharest compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Cologne to Bucharest, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Will you be returning to Cologne by train?

Train from Bucharest to Cologne

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