What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest is to bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $40 - $75 and takes 22h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bucharest is 2127 km.

How do I travel from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest without a car is to bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 22h 44m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest bus from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest train from?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via London Luton Airport (LTN), which costs $40 - $75 and takes 22h 44m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 35h 21m.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest bus arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 6:47 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 8:47 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest train arrive?

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5416+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, 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 from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
5h 40m
$157–376
Bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 44m
$41–73
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
35h 21m
$695–1,235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
24h 43m
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
7h 8m
$105–1,428
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
7h 34m
$163–343
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
6h 31m
$156–384
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 56m
$161–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
32h 20m
$167–173
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2d 12h
$93–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
25h 57m
$449–721

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

40Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,126.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Bucharest, Romania?

British Airways, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Bucharest Obor via Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton in around 22h 44m.

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