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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £115 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £115, while a flight costs an average of £513.
Distance: 1454 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£513 Average Price | £115 Average Price Cheapest | £320 Average Price | £260 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 54m Average total duration 30h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 5m Average total duration 26h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest:
A coach is £205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average £320.
A coach is £398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average £513.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 5m.
Coach takes on average 30h 54m.
You'll arrive about 14h 36m sooner (4h 41m by flight vs 19h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £513 compared to roughly £260 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 Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bucharest are Sinaia, Brașov, Ploieşti, Târgovişte and Piteşti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bucharest on Omio.
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.
Brașov is known for its medieval Saxon centre, the Black Church and a setting beneath Tampa Mountain. It feels lively but relaxed, with cobbled streets, café culture and quick access to castles and mountain scenery.
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.
Piteşti is a southern Romanian city known for its automotive industry, especially its long association with Dacia. Broad streets, green spaces and the Argeş setting give it a practical, lived-in character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest:
A coach is £205 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average £320.
A coach is £398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bucharest costing on average £513.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 5m.
Coach takes on average 30h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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