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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £121, while a flight costs an average of £366.
Distance: 1599 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price Cheapest | £366 Average Price | £288 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 45m Average total duration 32h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bucharest:
A coach is £245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bucharest costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 45m.
You'll arrive about 17h 54m sooner (3h 39m by flight vs 21h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £366 compared to roughly £288 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bucharest from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Bucharest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Sinaia is a mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains, known for Peleș Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Royal heritage, pine forests and winter sports give it a refined yet outdoorsy character.
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Ploieşti is a southern Romanian city best known for its long ties to the oil industry. Its broad streets, practical atmosphere and specialised museums give it a distinctly historical and industrial character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bucharest:
A coach is £245 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Bucharest costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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