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Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £327.
Distance: 1599 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£261 Average Price | £96 Average Price Cheapest | £332 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 4m Average total duration 32h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 19m Average total duration 28h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.8 - 9.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bucharest from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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FAQs: Cologne to Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Bucharest.

There are 3 travel options between Cologne and Bucharest. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Cologne and Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £50.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Bucharest:
Taking a coach costs £41 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £91.
Taking a coach costs £301 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £351.
The fastest way to get to Bucharest from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 55 min.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Coach takes on average 30 h 25 min.
Taking a train requires on average 28 h 31 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 991 miles from Cologne to Bucharest.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bucharest is:
- 3 coaches per day.
- 19 flights per day.
- 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bucharest from Cologne as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cologne to Bucharest:
- Flights most often depart from Cologne at Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Bucharest at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Bucharest:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cologne to Bucharest tickets on Omio for £50.
- Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Eurowings can take you to Bucharest by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Pegasus Airlines from Cologne to Bucharest for £91.
- Deutsche Bahn can get you to Bucharest by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Bucharest for £351 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with FlixBus.
- You'll find direct flights with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Bucharest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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