4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Bucharest
Cheapest price
£190
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
2 d 55 m
Average duration
2 d 2 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
2091 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bucharest will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £190.
To travel from London to Bucharest you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach 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 £19, and a train costs an average of £515.
Distance: 2091 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£162 Average Price | £98 Average Price Cheapest | £531 Average Price |
49h 38m Average total duration 49h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 18m Average total duration 44h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.1 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 6.3 - 12.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Bucharest coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 45h15 | 19:45 București, Autogara Militari | 1 change | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 51h45 | 11:15 București, Autogara Militari | 2 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus or Ourbus to find the best option for your trip from London to Bucharest.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Infobus or Ourbus to find the best option for your trip from London to Bucharest.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Bucharest.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Bucharest
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Buses from London to Bucharest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 49h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 03:45, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 2091 km distance in 45h 15m.
Distance 2091 km |
Average bus duration 49h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 45h 15m |
First bus 03:45 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus from London to BucharestYou can travel by bus between London to Bucharest with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coach from London to Bucharest
Buses from London to Bucharest are not plentiful and do not run frequently. On some days there are no services at all, although on others there is one service which takes almost two days.
How long is the journey by bus from London to Bucharest?
Usually, the journey from London to Bucharest and significant and long. It can take around 46 hours to complete this journey, and it can require a change of buses. Despite the long-distance, however, only one change is normally required, and this usually takes place in a city on the route such as Frankfurt or in Paris. On some occasions, no change at all is required - although this is the exception rather than the rule. Services are often available on a Saturday.
How many coaches are there from London to Bucharest?
Some days there are no services operating on this route. However, buses from London to Bucharest tend to run three or four times per week. The buses all tend to leave London in the evening, at around 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. Their arrival time in Bucharest will vary depending on whether or not there is a changeover involved.
What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Bucharest?
Departure bus station: passengers travelling by bus from London to Bucharest will leave the UK at London Victoria Coach Station. This station is situated in the centre of the city. It is close to Victoria train station, which has connections to a number of London Underground lines including the Victoria line and the Circle and District lines. The station is situated an 11-minute tube ride from Oxford Circus. The bus station offers a variety of services including lockers for luggage, toilets and more.
Arrival bus station: upon arrival in Bucharest, passengers will normally disembark at the Autogara Militari station. This is located to the west of the city centre, and it takes 27 minutes to travel to the city centre by metro. The Autogara Militari station is located near a bank, hospital and small park.
Which coach providers travel from London to Bucharest?
The only provider of services on this route is FlixBus. FlixBus is responsible both for the direct services which do not require any changeovers in major European cities, but it is also responsible for the indirect services via Paris or another European metropolis such as Frankfurt.
FlixBus London to Bucharest
FlixBus offers a variety of services on this route for buses from London to Bucharest. It offers a direct service as well as a long-distance stopping service which normally requires one change. Usually, the bus from London to Bucharest on FlixBus will take passengers well over 40 hours to complete. The precise journey time can alter, however, and could take as long as 45 or 46 hours in some cases.
London to Bucharest Coach: Services on Board
The standard seating service on this FlixBus service, which is known as "Classic Seat", permits passengers to sit with their travel companions and also to choose between either an aisle seat or a window seat. For a superior seating experience, passengers can choose the "Table Seat" option which offers a table for workspace, playing games, eating snacks or other use. And the "Panorama Seat" option permits passengers to get a good view of the surrounding countryside on the bus from London to Bucharest.
In terms of the luggage policy onboard a FlixBus service, customers are permitted a single item of hand luggage - although there are dimension restrictions in place, with a maximum size of 42 x 30 x 18 cm and a maximum weight of 7 kg. For the hold, slightly heavier items are permitted - and two bags can be stored there per passenger. When it comes to pets, long-distance animals are sadly not permitted. FlixBus also permits the transportation of bicycles, and some services may even have a bike rack installed. Disabled people who are travelling on the bus from London to Bucharest, meanwhile, are permitted to bring their wheelchair on board - although those with significant mobility impairments may have to travel with an assistant.
FAQs: London to Bucharest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Bucharest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Ourbus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Service animals allowed.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Ourbus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a full refund in the form of a travel credit.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Ourbus
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs and one checked bag up to 50 lbs.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Ourbus
- 10 USD per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Bucharest
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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