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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Militari | Cheapest | |||||
| Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Militari | Fastest | |||||
 | Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal CGN Airport | Autogara Militari | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Militari | No tags | |||||
| Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße | Militari | No tags |
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| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$87 - $177 | Average Duration1d 13h | 40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars | CheapestMost eco-friendly | ||
Carpool | Average Price$218 - $218 | Average Duration21h 50m | 67kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars | Fastest |
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to BucharestAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bucharest. The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bucharest was searched and found on Oct 20, 2025 with a price of $83To 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 $83 to $136 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 $83 which is on 2025-10-20.
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