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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bucharest is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $85 - $150 and takes 2 days 15h.

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 57m and costs $170 - $600.

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 43m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bucharest?

The distance between Cardiff and Bucharest is 2351 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 6h 57m 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 2:09 PM in Cardiff and 4:09 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 5336+ 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 train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
6h 57m
$171–573
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
$69–159
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 HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
42h 43m
$461–1,146
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
27h 1m
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CWL - OTP
8h 42m
$216–756
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
$173–522
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 45m
$227–592
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 31m
$224–539
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
33h 24m
$211–275
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2d 15h
$87–144
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 9m
$525–808

Cardiff to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

8Weekly Services

42h 43mAverage Duration

$461Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,350.9 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

KLM and Tarom fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily.

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