How to get fromWellington to Bucharestby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Wellington to Bucharest by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Wellington to Bucharest Otopeni
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1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane WLG - OTP
31h 25m
$407–1,208
Fly Wellington to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane WLG - BBU
42h 3m
$478–1,509
Bus to Palmerston, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus
2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PMR - OTP
35h 11m
$614–2,036
Bus to Wanganui Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus
2. Fly from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane WAG - OTP
37h 42m
$774–2,349
Train to Auckland, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Wellington to Papakuratrain
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AKL - OTP
40h 15m
$939–1,265

Wellington (WLG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

35Weekly Planes

33h 32mAverage Duration

$402Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17,488.4 km
Duration: 31h 25m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Bucharest, Romania?

Qantas, Emirates, and five other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day.

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Bucharest(opens in a new window), Romania(opens in a new window)

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media centre in the country with a significant influence in Eastern Europe as well. In geopolitical regards, Bucharest has been and still is an important capital of a state situated in Central and Eastern Europe, where noteworthy summits had taken place (for example the 2008 Bucharest summit). It is also a city with a significant influence in terms of education, tourism, research, technology, health care, art, fashion, sports, and politics. Bucharest is a major economic center in Romania, with a diverse and growing economy that includes industries such as IT, finance, and manufacturing. The city has also seen significant investment in infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and public transportation systems being built to improve connectivity and mobility. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the banks of the Dâmbovița river, less than 60 km north of the Danube River and the border with Bulgaria. It is also one of the most populated cities of the European Union (EU) within city limits and the most populated capital in Eastern Europe. It was the capital of Wallachia from 1659 to 1859 and the capital of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (Romanian United Principalities, later the Kingdom of Romania) from 1859 to 1881.

Places to stay in Bucharest

Matisse Bucharest Old Town(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Old City 3BR - Bright & Spacious - 100sqm(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good