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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 €31. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €623.
Distance: 1299 miles (2091 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€160 Average price Cheapest | €209 Average price | €662 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 47h 11m Average total duration 46h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46h 15m Average total duration 45h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.3 - 12.5kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bucharest:
A flight is €53 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bucharest costing on average €180.
A flight is €535 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bucharest costing on average €662.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 45h 45m.
Bus takes on average 46h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bucharest
How to get from London to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
A265510:05 PM3h10London Gatwick Airport3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1351One-way0 transfers
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A265510:05 PM3h10London Gatwick Airport3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1351One-way0 transfers
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A265510:05 PM3h10London Gatwick Airport3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1351One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM48h25London, Victoria Coach Station9:55 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari€2281One-way1 transfer
W430089:50 PM3h20London Luton Airport3:10 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1481One-way0 transfers
W430042:05 PM3h20London Luton Airport7:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1481One-way0 transfers
W430028:55 AM3h20London Luton Airport2:15 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport€1641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bucharest:
A flight is €49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Bucharest costing on average €209.
A flight is €503 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bucharest costing on average €662.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 45h 45m.
Bus takes on average 46h 41m.
- Around 76 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Bucharest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Bucharest by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, British Airways, Malta Air, Animawings, Lot Polish Airlines, tarom, Dan Air, Pegasus, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Air Serbia, Eurowings, Air France, Wizz Air, Lufthansa to go to Bucharest by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, British Airways, Malta Air, Animawings, tarom, Dan Air.
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