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 $95 - $160 and takes 22h 55m.

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 33m and costs $210 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Bucharest via Heathrow Central Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

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 55m and costs $95 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Reading to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bucharest bus from?

Reading to Bucharest bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Bucharest bus arrive?

Reading to Bucharest bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Reading. It is currently 11:20 AM in Reading and 1:20 PM in Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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 Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
6h 33m
$215–494
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
22h 55m
$95–156
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
25h 10m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
7h 19m
$212–496
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
7h 10m
$174–515
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
7h 40m
$209–509
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
7h 2m
$190–467
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
7h 20m
$216–798
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
33h 1m
$200–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing BroadwayElizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Obor
2d
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing BroadwayElizabeth / ...
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
2d 13h
$99–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
26h 18m
$489–756

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

43Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,204.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bucharest via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 33h 1m.

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