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

The cheapest way to get from London to Bucharest is to bus which costs $166 and takes 30h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $170 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between London and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 30h.

Is there a direct train between London and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from London to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paris l'Est, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 55m.

How far is it from London to Bucharest?

The distance between London and Bucharest is 2147 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $110 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from London to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Bucharest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Bucharest?

The best way to get from London to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $170 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 33h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $166 and takes 30h.

Where does the London to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 3:36 PM in London and 5:36 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the London to Bucharest train arrive?

London to Bucharest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5351+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from London to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), 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)plane LHR - OTP
5h 50m
$175–468
Bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2d 11h
$82–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
20h 27m
$113–329
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
33h 55m
$448–949
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
24h 43m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LCY - OTP
7h 30m
$248–665
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
6h 32m
$175–367
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
6h 18m
$165–425
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
6h 3m
$168–376
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
6h 55m
$156–554
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
30h
$166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
25h 56m
$466–742

London to Bucharest by train and foot

4Weekly Services

33h 55mAverage Duration

$448Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,147.4 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between London, 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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 33h 55m.

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