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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Reading is to bus and train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs £65 - £110 and takes 21h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Reading is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs £140 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Reading?

The distance between Bucharest and Reading is 1355 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Reading without a car is to bus and train via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 21h 58m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bucharest to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Reading bus from?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Reading?

Reading is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:14 PM in Bucharest and 11:14 AM in Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 573+ hotels available in Reading.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Reading 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 London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane OTP - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 54m
£142–346
Bus, train via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Lutonbus
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
21h 58m
£69–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
24h 58m
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane OTP - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 32m
£154–381
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane OTP - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 41m
£159–309
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane OTP - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
7h 40m
£130–384
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane OTP - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
8h 1m
£108–414
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane OTP - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
7h 31m
£136–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
32h
£151–168
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to London Stonebridgebus
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2d
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Bucharest to London Wembley Parkbusferry
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Readingtrain Elizabeth / ...
2d 12h
£78–185
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Readingcar
26h 7m
£361–535

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

35Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,347.5 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Reading RailAir via London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 32h.

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