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 $110 - $160 and takes 24h 56m.

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 5m and costs $180 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Romania?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Romania. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Piata Natiunile Unite via London Victoria and Gara de Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 8m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Romania?

The distance between Cardiff and Romania is 2342 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 24h 56m and costs $110 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Cardiff to Romania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Romania bus from?

Cardiff to Romania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

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.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Romania?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Romania is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $220 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $200 and takes 35h 8m.

Where does the Cardiff to Romania bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Romania?

Romania is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:18 AM in Cardiff and 10:18 AM 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 1027+ hotels available in Romania.

Cardiff to Romania - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Romania by plane, train, 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.

Fly Cardiff Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CWL - OTP
8h 52m
$229–612
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 56m
$111–153
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 33m
$574–1,072
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 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
7h 59m
$204–458
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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 15m
$264–595
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
8h 52m
$166–514
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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 5m
$186–485
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 58m
$157–445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
35h 8m
$185–198
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2d 14h
$182–415
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 Romania by train, subway, and night train

3Weekly Services

40h 33mAverage Duration

$574Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,341.9 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Romania?

KLM and Tarom fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Piata Natiunile Unite via London Victoria, Bucharest, and Gara de Nord in around 35h 8m.

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