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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Bucharest is to bus which costs $165 and takes 30h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs $170 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Folkestone and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 50m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Bucharest?

The distance between Folkestone and Bucharest is 2264 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 30h 38m and costs $165.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Folkestone to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bucharest bus from?

Folkestone to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Bucharest train from?

Folkestone to Bucharest train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Bucharest is to bus which takes 30h 38m and costs $165. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $1,400 and takes 34h 50m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bucharest bus arrive?

Folkestone to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 7:09 AM in Folkestone and 9:09 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Folkestone to Bucharest train arrive?

Folkestone to Bucharest train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Folkestone to Bucharest?

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5486+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Folkestone to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car train, car, 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 London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
7h 27m
$178–437
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharestbusferry
2d 7h
$75–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharestbus
30h 38m
$164
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
34h 50m
$778–1,360
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
23h 12m
$566–806
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LCY - OTP
8h 39m
$338–647
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
7h 38m
$122–312
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
7h 42m
$121–349
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
7h 38m
$165–347
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
45h 14m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
24h 26m
$423–710

Folkestone to Bucharest by train and foot

21Weekly Services

34h 50mAverage Duration

$778Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,263.8 km
Duration: 7h 27m

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

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Dover to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $161 and the journey takes 28h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 34h 50m.

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