How to travel from London to Bucharest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.1 - 5.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $752.

Distance: 1299 miles (2091 km)

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$154

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$218

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$799

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$82

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6h 44m

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3h 44m

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46h 42m

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46h 12m

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46h 15m

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27h 51m

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6.3 - 12.5kg

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2.1 - 5.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Bucharest is a flight with an average price of $154 (€128).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Bucharest:

A flight is $64 (€53) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bucharest costing on average $218 (€180).

A flight is $645 (€535) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bucharest costing on average $799 (€662).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 45h 45m.

Bus takes on average 46h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Bucharest among Omio's users.

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from London to Bucharest

How to get from London to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from London to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AnimawingsA2655
    10:05 PM3h10
    London Gatwick Airport
    3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AnimawingsA2655
    10:05 PM3h10
    London Gatwick Airport
    3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • AnimawingsA2655
    10:05 PM3h10
    London Gatwick Airport
    3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2001One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:30 PM45h15
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43006
    5:50 PM3h20
    London Luton Airport
    11:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2091One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43008
    9:50 PM3h20
    London Luton Airport
    3:10 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43004
    2:05 PM3h20
    London Luton Airport
    7:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bucharest is a flight with an average price of $154 (€128).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Bucharest:

A flight is $64 (€53) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bucharest costing on average $218 (€180).

A flight is $645 (€535) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bucharest costing on average $799 (€662).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 45h 45m.

Bus takes on average 46h 12m.

The distance from London to Bucharest is approximately 1299 miles (2091 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bucharest is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bucharest:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Bucharest by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, Malta Air, Wizz Air, tarom, pegasus, Austrian Airlines, Dan Air, Animawings, Lufthansa, KLM, Air Serbia, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air France to go to Bucharest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Malta Air, tarom, Dan Air.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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