What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $85 - $180 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 4m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Bucharest?

The distance between Basingstoke and Bucharest is 2190 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 23h 20m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Bucharest train from?

Basingstoke to Bucharest train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 3:31 AM in Basingstoke and 5:31 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Basingstoke to Bucharest train arrive?

Basingstoke to Bucharest train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5416+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Basingstoke to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
6h 57m
$183–418
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
23h 20m
$87–172
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 4m
$593–1,098
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
25h 4m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOU - OTP
8h 20m
$215–463
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
7h 44m
$162–577
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
7h 52m
$176–390
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 36m
$198–453
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
7h 7m
$205–468
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
32h 29m
$190–223
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2d 13h
$119–303
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
26h 18m
$458–764

Basingstoke to Bucharest by train, subway, foot, and night train

7Weekly Services

42h 4mAverage Duration

$593Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,189.8 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Bucharest, Romania?

British Airways, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 3 hours.

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