What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $55 - $90 and takes 22h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $180 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 22m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Bucharest?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Bucharest is 2153 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $55 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Bucharest bus from?

Waterloo Station to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $180 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $180 and takes 31h 22m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Bucharest bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 11:07 AM in Waterloo Station and 1:07 PM in Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Waterloo Station to Bucharest - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
6h 10m
$182–484
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport ParkwayBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
22h 11m
$55–87
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
2. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
45h 58m
$379–592
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharest
24h 41m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LCY - OTP
7h 21m
$375–659
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
6h 34m
$177–407
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STN - OTP
6h 57m
$166–444
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LGW - OTP
6h 12m
$228–509
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
7h 15m
$147–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
31h 22m
$160–173
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
2d 12h
$78–115
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharest
25h 49m
$475–737

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

42Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,153.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Bucharest, Romania?

British Airways, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from London Victoria to Bucharest twice a week. Tickets cost $158 and the journey takes 30h.

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