How to get from Frankfurt to Bucharest
- 1444 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 25m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Bucharest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1444 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 27, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1444 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €28Checked Oct 8 | 2h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €64Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 28h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€28Checked Oct 82h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€64Omio catalogue, Oct 1028h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Bucharest Henri Coandăflight
TAROM·2h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Frankfurt to Bucharest
FlixBus runs about 14 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
TAROMFrankfurt am Main-Bucharest Henri CoandăSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt central-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →On this route you travel with TAROM, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Bucharest works
Start with a TAROM flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest, about 2h 25m. In total it's roughly €158 over 2h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Bucharest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Bucharest from Frankfurt?
About 1444 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €158. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Bucharest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 25m.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Bucharest?
About 2h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Bucharest?
Frankfurt is FRA and Bucharest is OTP, so this route is usually written FRA to OTP.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with TAROM, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TAROM
Route calculated: 27 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 27 Sep 2026