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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 25h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 5m.

How far is it from Swansea to Bucharest?

The distance between Swansea and Bucharest is 2391 km.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 46m and costs $130 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Swansea to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Bucharest train from?

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

What is the time difference between Swansea and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Swansea. It is currently 11:48 PM in Swansea and 1:48 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Swansea to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5440+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Swansea to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Cardiff Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CWL - OTP
10h 25m
$186–382
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
25h 46m
$132–213
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
44h 5m
$533–1,052
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
27h 32m
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
9h
$225–498
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
9h 15m
$298–647
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea 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
9h 58m
$250–716
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRS - OTP
8h 20m
$204–709
Train, train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LPL - OTP
11h 2m
$219–660
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
34h 46m
$281–388
Train, bus via London #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2d 3h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swansea to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
28h 46m
$505–830

Swansea to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

8Weekly Services

44h 5mAverage Duration

$533Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swansea to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,391 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Bucharest, Romania?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Bucharest. However, you can take the train to Bridgend, take the train to Rhoose, walk to Rhoose station, take the line 905 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Bucharest Obor via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham in around 25h 46m.

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