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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $100 - $230 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $140 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.

How far is it from Wales to Bucharest?

The distance between Wales and Bucharest is 2327 km.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $100 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Wales to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Bucharest train from?

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

What is the time difference between Wales and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Wales. It is currently 4:49 AM in Wales and 6:49 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Wales to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Wales to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Wales to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CWL - OTP
7h 52m
$168–425
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
24h 40m
$107–229
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
42h 39m
$555–1,210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
26h 56m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRS - OTP
6h 41m
$146–358
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAN - OTP
8h 1m
$162–402
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 49m
$185–564
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LBA - OTP
9h 59m
$163–415
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
33h 27m
$281–372
Train, bus via London #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2d 1h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
28h 10m
$525–808

Wales to Bucharest by train, subway, and night train

7Weekly Services

42h 39mAverage Duration

$555Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,327 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Wales and Bucharest, Romania?

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily.

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