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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Athlone is to fly and train which costs €70 - €270 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Athlone is to fly and train which takes 8h 52m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Athlone?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Obor and arriving at Arcadia via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 9m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Athlone?

The distance between Bucharest and Athlone is 2691 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Athlone without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 41h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Bucharest to Athlone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Athlone bus from?

Bucharest to Athlone bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Bucharest Obor station.

Where does the Bucharest to Athlone bus arrive?

Bucharest to Athlone bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Manchester, Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Athlone?

Athlone is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:35 AM in Bucharest and 6:35 AM in Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.

Bucharest to Athlone - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Athlone by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Dublin Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dublin Airport (DUB)OTP - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
8h 52m
€138–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Rădăuţi
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublin
3. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia763
2d 11h
€68–269
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
4. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia763
41h 9m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Dunkirk
2. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Athlone
2d
€568–1,017
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Ireland West Airport Knock, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)OTP - NOC
2. Take the train from Claremorris to Athlone
12h 39m
€136–404
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BBU - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlone
11h 21m
€71–268
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Shannon Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Shannon Airport (SNN)OTP - SNN
2. Take the train from Ennis to Athenry
3. Take the train from Athenry to Athlone
13h 26m
€185–358
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploiești to Dunkerque
3. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbour
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Athlone Station73
3d 2h
€310–657

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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4h 34mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,690.6 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bucharest Obor to Arcadia via Rădăuţi, Rădăuți, Dublin, and Liffey Valley in around 2d 11h.

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