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 $65 - $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 6h 55m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 16m.

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 $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Cardiff to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bucharest bus from?

Cardiff to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

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.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bucharest is to fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $220 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $200 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:35 PM in Cardiff and 7:35 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 5335+ 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)CWL - OTP
8h 34m
$226–456
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
24h 40m
$70–155
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
41h 16m
$486–1,238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
26h 55m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
6h 55m
$199–507
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
8h 4m
$174–449
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
7h 49m
$238–614
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
8h 35m
$237–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
34h 50m
$170–191
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
28h 4m
$525–808

Cardiff to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

41h 16mAverage Duration

$486Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,341.9 km
Duration: 8h 34m

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

KLM, Tarom, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Bucharest via London Victoria in around 34h 50m.

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