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 $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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 59m.

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 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 1:52 AM in Reading and 3:52 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 5369+ 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 Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
6h 33m
$226–520
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
$99–157
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien MeidlingNj
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
39h 59m
$464–1,144
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 4m
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
$205–477
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 26m
$225–420
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 14m
$174–487
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
$196–486
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
$217–622
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
32h 48m
$180–236
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
$99–245
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 13m
$489–756

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

44Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Bucharest.

Launch map view

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

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 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.