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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Romania is to train and bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 25h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Romania is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $80 - $310.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Romania?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Romania. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Universitate via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 11m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Romania?

The distance between Cardiff and Romania is 2352 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Romania without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Cardiff to Romania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Romania train from?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Romania?

Romania is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:34 AM in Cardiff and 1:34 PM in Romania.

Where does the Cardiff to Romania train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Romania?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Romania.

Cardiff to Romania - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Romania by train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
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 22m
$82–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
25h
$109–146
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
40h 11m
$529–1,147
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
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CWL - OTP
9h 2m
$100–333
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
8h 24m
$124–313
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Iași International Airport
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 Iași International Airport (IAS)plane LTN - IAS
8h 11m
$206–432
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
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 Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane LTN - TSR
8h 31m
$227–483
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BRS - BUD
3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Szolnoktrain
4. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain
10h 41m
$130–383
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca
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 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane LTN - CLJ
9h 18m
$166–512
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 54m
$247–320
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 2h
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
$491–781

Cardiff to Romania by train, subway, and night train

3Weekly Services

40h 11mAverage Duration

$529Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,352.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Romania?

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

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