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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Bucharest is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $120 - $250 and takes 23h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $210 - $500.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Bucharest?

The distance between Bournemouth and Bucharest is 2229 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 23h 58m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Bournemouth to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Bucharest train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 1:07 PM in Bournemouth and 3:07 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Bournemouth to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5439+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bucharest by train, plane, 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.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOU - OTP
8h 33m
$238–440
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 58m
$122–242
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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 43m
$628–1,171
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
26h
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
7h 47m
$211–492
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
8h 35m
$233–479
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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
8h 22m
$197–647
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
8h 31m
$206–453
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
7h 53m
$239–462
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
33h 9m
$223–296
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2d 13h
$154–372
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
27h 14m
$475–787

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

8Weekly Services

42h 43mAverage Duration

$628Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,229.5 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Bucharest. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Bucharest Obor via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station, West Hampstead station, West Hampstead Thameslink, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway Station, London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, and Luton in around 23h 58m.

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