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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 23h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $150 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 18m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Bucharest?

The distance between Cheltenham and Bucharest is 2318 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 19m and costs $45 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cheltenham to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bucharest bus from?

Cheltenham to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bucharest train from?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 7:46 PM in Cheltenham and 9:46 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5307+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Cheltenham to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham 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 Birmingham Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
6h 43m
$151–396
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
23h 19m
$47–92
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 18m
$465–1,278
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
26h 36m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
6h 49m
$190–566
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
7h 52m
$217–664
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
8h 44m
$216–654
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 38m
$221–651
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
8h 54m
$224–646
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London VictoriaUk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
34h 35m
$169–182
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the busferry from Birmingham West Bromwich to Bucharest
2d 16h
$92–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
27h 45m
$507–782

Cheltenham to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

41h 18mAverage Duration

$465Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,318.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bucharest via London Victoria in around 34h 35m.

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