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The Romanian Athenaeum in morning light: columned portal with inscription, dome, a statue in front, lawn, hedges and conifers
The Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest · Photo: DanielValahul · CC BY-SA 4.0

In 2025, Bucharest ranked 27th among destinations abroad from the main German airports, with 826,795 passengers from Germany to Otopeni and Băneasa. From Henri Coandă airport the train takes 25 minutes to the North station according to the timetable, and bus 100 runs day and night to Piața Unirii. For the Palace of the Parliament, with 365,000 m² of floor area, you reserve by telephone and bring an original ID document. For 2026, a tourism levy of 10 lei per person and night applies in every accommodation.

Getting there from Germany

Airport: Bucharest (OTP)

FromAs the crow fliesCompensation up to
Frankfurt (FRA)1,451 km€250
Munich (MUC)1,172 km€250
Berlin (BER)1,267 km€250
Düsseldorf (DUS)1,616 km€400
Hamburg (HAM)1,540 km€400

Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →

Time difference:
+1 hour
From the airport to Bukarest:
approx. 27 km, around 32 min by car

Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports). Driving time: guide figure from a transfer provider.

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