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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bucharest is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $100 - $150 and takes 22h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 37m and costs $220 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 14m.

How far is it from Reading to Bucharest?

The distance between Reading and Bucharest is 2205 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 22h 58m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Reading to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bucharest train from?

Reading to Bucharest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 5:05 AM in Reading and 7:05 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Reading to Bucharest train arrive?

Reading to Bucharest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Reading to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
6h 37m
$221–521
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 58m
$100–142
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
41h 14m
$479–1,125
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
25h 4m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
7h 21m
$205–637
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
7h 41m
$211–432
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 15m
$145–449
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
7h 2m
$186–384
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRS - OTP
7h 27m
$174–458
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
32h 46m
$181–233
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2d 13h
$105–267
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
26h 18m
$479–756

Reading to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

41h 14mAverage Duration

$479Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,204.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Bucharest. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Bucharest Obor via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway Station, London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, and Luton in around 22h 58m.

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