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 $60 - $110 and takes 22h 10m.

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 12m and costs $170 - $430.

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 / Waterloo Road and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Euston station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.

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 10m and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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.

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

Waterloo Station to Bucharest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from London St. Pancras Int. 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 12m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $180 and takes 31h 23m.

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 4:42 AM in Waterloo Station and 6:42 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Bucharest train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Bucharest train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5437+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
6h 12m
$177–427
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 10m
$60–105
Train, night train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
40h 46m
$408–999
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
24h 35m
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LCY - OTP
7h 20m
$174–545
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
6h 34m
$135–310
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
6h 40m
$146–309
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
6h 14m
$163–410
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 14m
$149–467
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
31h 23m
$161–180
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharestbusferry
2d 12h
$91–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
25h 48m
$442–711

Waterloo Station to Bucharest by subway, train, and night train

7Weekly Services

40h 46mAverage Duration

$408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,153.3 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

British Airways, Lufthansa, and Austrian 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 $159 and the journey takes 30h.

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