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 $50 - $70 and takes 20h 12m.

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 5m and costs $210 - $550.

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, Wien Huetteldorf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 12m.

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 20h 12m and costs $50 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m 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 SC Latino Expres S.R.L., 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 20h 12m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 36h 12m.

Where does the Folkestone to Bucharest bus arrive?

Folkestone to Bucharest bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., arrive at Sibiu OMV station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 1:12 PM in Folkestone and 3:12 PM 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.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 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 Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
7h 5m
$211–526
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor
20h 12m
$53–69
Train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen HbfTgv
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Huetteldorf969 / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
36h 12m
$473–1,081
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
23h 20m
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LCY - OTP
8h 8m
$267–731
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
7h 21m
$194–491
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
7h 32m
$175–505
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
7h 17m
$211–519
Bus via Sibiu Airport (SBZ)
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sibiu OMV
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to București, Autogara Militari3908 / ...
29h 40m
$84–132
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Dover to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
45h 14m
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Folkestone to Bucharest
2d 7h
$75–110
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
24h 33m
$453–705

Folkestone to Bucharest by train and foot

8Weekly Services

36h 12mAverage Duration

$473Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,264 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

Tarsin operates a bus from Dover to Bucharest Obor once a week. Tickets cost $27–35 and the journey takes 18h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Folkestone Central to Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, Wien Huetteldorf, and Wien Hbf in around 36h 12m.

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