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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cardiff is to bus and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 24h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 7h 17m and costs £130 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at University RE via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 53m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Cardiff?

The distance between Bucharest and Cardiff is 1468 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 24m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Bucharest to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Cardiff bus from?

Bucharest to Cardiff bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Bus or fly from Bucharest to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Cardiff is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs £160 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £150 and takes 33h 53m.

Where does the Bucharest to Cardiff bus arrive?

Bucharest to Cardiff bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:21 PM in Bucharest and 12:21 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Bucharest to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Cardiff by plane, train, bus, 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 to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)OTP - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 17m
£138–420
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Birmingham
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff CentralNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
24h 24m
£48–114
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
26h 51m
Fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)OTP - CWL
9h 21m
£169–571
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)OTP - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 48m
£127–366
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)OTP - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 29m
£175–441
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Luton Airport (LTN)OTP - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 55m
£170–447
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)OTP - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 18m
£165–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
33h 53m
£128–148
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Barking
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GDUk042 / ...
2d 14h
£67–187
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
27h 55m
£402–582

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 1,459.3 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cardiff, Wales?

KLM and Tarom fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to University RE via London Victoria in around 33h 53m.

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