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 train and bus which costs $70 - $130 and takes 22h 51m.

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 39m and costs $160 - $420.

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 10m.

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 train and bus which takes 22h 51m and costs $70 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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.

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 39m and costs $160 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $180 and takes 32h 10m.

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 12:44 AM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 2:44 AM in Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
5h 39m
$163–414
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport ParkwayBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
22h 51m
$70–123
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
24h 44m
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
7h 21m
$186–456
Bus to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
7h 15m
$173–414
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
6h 31m
$166–456
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
32h 10m
$166–180
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
2d 12h
$91–216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
25h 53m
$483–748

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

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,126.8 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from London Victoria to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $160 and the journey takes 30h.

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