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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bucharest is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which costs $100 - $220 and takes 23h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs $200 - $460.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 15m.

How far is it from Southampton to Bucharest?

The distance between Southampton and Bucharest is 2183 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via London Luton Airport (LTN) which takes 23h 31m and costs $100 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Southampton to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bucharest train from?

Southampton to Bucharest train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 11:54 PM in Southampton and 1:54 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Southampton to Bucharest train arrive?

Southampton to Bucharest train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5436+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Southampton Airport
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOU - OTP
8h 6m
$207–436
Train, bus via London Luton Airport (LTN)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
23h 31m
$104–211
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 15m
$616–1,137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
25h 37m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
7h 14m
$205–457
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
7h 55m
$184–616
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
8h 3m
$198–429
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
8h 9m
$226–484
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
7h 14m
$227–507
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
32h 40m
$208–263
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2d 14h
$115–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
26h 51m
$466–774

Southampton to Bucharest by train, subway, foot, and night train

7Weekly Services

42h 15mAverage Duration

$616Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,183.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

KLM, easyJet, and Tarom fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily.

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