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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Bucharest is to bus which costs $28 - $40 and takes 20h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $140 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luton and arriving at Bucharest Obor. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 20h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 42m.

How far is it from Luton to Bucharest?

The distance between Luton and Bucharest is 2132 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 20h 18m and costs $28 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Luton to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bucharest bus from?

Luton to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Luton station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Bucharest train from?

Luton to Bucharest train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Luton to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $40 and takes 20h 18m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 35h 42m.

Where does the Luton to Bucharest bus arrive?

Luton to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Bucharest Obor station.

What is the time difference between Luton and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Luton. It is currently 10:51 AM in Luton and 12:51 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Luton to Bucharest train arrive?

Luton to Bucharest train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Luton to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton Airport
best
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
5h 51m
$148–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
20h 18m
$28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Luton 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 St.Poelten Hbf969 / ...
5. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
35h 42m
$474–1,047
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
25h 9m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
6h 36m
$168–421
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
7h 25m
$167–502
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luton to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
6h 51m
$176–475
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
7h 53m
$150–522
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
32h 45m
$172–177
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Luton to Bucharest
2d 11h
$75–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
26h 16m
$488–755

Luton to Bucharest by train and foot

8Weekly Services

35h 42mAverage Duration

$474Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,131.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Ulendo Airlink and Lauda fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor once a week. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 20h 18m.

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