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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $110 - $160 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs $150 - $420.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 53m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bucharest?

The distance between Cardiff and Bucharest is 2342 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Cardiff to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bucharest train from?

Cardiff to Bucharest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:07 PM in Cardiff and 7:07 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Cardiff to Bucharest train arrive?

Cardiff to Bucharest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5452+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CWL - OTP
9h 22m
$184–582
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
24h 40m
$112–153
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 53m
$514–1,208
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
26h 56m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 59m
$205–468
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
8h
$264–583
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
8h 45m
$226–472
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRS - OTP
7h 7m
$156–415
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
33h 32m
$253–335
Train, bus via London #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
28h 10m
$492–813

Cardiff to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

42h 53mAverage Duration

$514Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,341.9 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

KLM and Tarom fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day.

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