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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bucharest is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $70 - $180 and takes 23h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $150 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bucharest?

The distance between Colchester and Bucharest is 2138 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 23h 2m and costs $70 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Colchester to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bucharest bus from?

Colchester to Bucharest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Bucharest bus arrive?

Colchester to Bucharest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 8:55 PM in Colchester and 10:55 PM in Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Bucharest by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
6h 41m
$151–436
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)STN - BBU
8h 57m
$64–259
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
23h 2m
$74–177
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
25h 5m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
7h 8m
$207–592
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
7h 25m
$195–507
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
7h 5m
$261–614
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
8h 9m
$171–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
33h 20m
$193–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2d
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2d 12h
$99–206
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
26h 12m
$486–752

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

25Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,137.6 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bucharest via London Victoria in around 33h 20m.

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