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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bucharest is to bus which costs $30 - $40 and takes 22h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Coach Station station and arriving at Bucharest Obor. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 22h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles Midi, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bucharest?

The distance between Manchester and Bucharest is 2307 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 22h 32m and costs $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Manchester to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bucharest bus from?

Manchester to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bucharest train from?

Manchester to Bucharest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 22h 32m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 36h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 8:52 PM in Manchester and 10:52 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Manchester to Bucharest train arrive?

Manchester to Bucharest train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Manchester to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Bucharest by plane, bus, train (Eurostar), 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 Manchester Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MAN - OTP
6h 3m
$133–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
22h 32m
$30–40
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Frankfurt79
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
5. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien MeidlingIce
6. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
36h 6m
$502–1,312
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
28h 8m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LBA - OTP
7h 12m
$180–358
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
7h 37m
$164–452
Fly Manchester Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)MAN - BBU
9h 39m
$146–240
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Central
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
8h 51m
$208–572
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharest
2d 17h
$80–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
29h 15m
$538–827

Manchester to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

36h 6mAverage Duration

$502Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,306.5 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, Tarsin operates a bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor once a week. Tickets cost $30–40 and the journey takes 22h 32m.

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