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

The cheapest way to get from London to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 21h 55m.

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 - $480.

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 1m.

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 21h 55m and costs $40 - $75.

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 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $1,100 and takes 34h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $158 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 11:10 AM in London and 1:10 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the London to Bucharest train arrive?

London to Bucharest train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5330+ 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)LHR - OTP
5h 50m
$179–475
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport ParkwayBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
21h 55m
$42–74
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
34h 1m
$444–1,027
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
24h 43m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LCY - OTP
7h 20m
$373–655
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
6h 18m
$164–394
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
6h 33m
$164–435
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
6h 4m
$227–514
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
6h 51m
$143–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
30h
$158
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharest
2d 11h
$77–198
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
25h 51m
$476–737

London to Bucharest by train

8Weekly Trains

34h 1mAverage Duration

$444Cheapest Price

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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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 34h 1m.

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