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 56m.

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 35m and costs $210 - $550.

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 London Heathrow Airport and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

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 40h 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 56m and costs $100 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 do I catch the Reading to Bucharest train from?

Reading to Bucharest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading 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 4:35 AM in Reading and 6:35 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 5320+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Reading to Bucharest - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 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 35m
$217–522
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 56m
$105–144
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
40h 14m
$470–1,117
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 10m
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 20m
$220–489
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 39m
$228–433
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 14m
$166–470
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
$187–397
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 20m
$189–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
33h 51m
$209–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Ealing Broadwaytrain Elizabeth / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2d
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
$105–278
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 24m
$479–761

Reading to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

40h 14mAverage Duration

$470Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,204.6 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Bucharest via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and London Victoria in around 33h 51m.

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