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Compare train, bus, and flight for Luton to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 6.4 - 12.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 1317 miles (2120 km)
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Most popular Flight | Driving |
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$198 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
6.4 - 12.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bucharest:
A flight is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Bucharest costing on average $243 (€199).
A flight is $634 (€519) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bucharest costing on average $832 (€680).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 46h 21m.
Bus takes on average 55h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Luton to Bucharest
How to get from Luton to Bucharest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton 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$1401One-way0 transfers
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A265510:05 PM3h10London Gatwick Airport3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
A265510:05 PM3h10London Gatwick Airport3:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM50h40Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)9:45 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$2571One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM53h10Luton1:15 PMBucurești, Autogara Militari$3751One-way3 transfers
W430065:50 PM3h20London Luton Airport11:10 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
W430089:50 PM3h20London Luton Airport3:10 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
W430042:05 PM3h20London Luton Airport7:25 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Bucharest:
A flight is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luton to Bucharest costing on average $243 (€199).
A flight is $634 (€519) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Bucharest costing on average $832 (€680).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 46h 21m.
Bus takes on average 55h 37m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
- Travel with Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair to go to Bucharest by flight.
- Travel with east_midlands_trains to go to Bucharest by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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