How to get to Bucharest from Luton

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Compare train, coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £207 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.1 - 5.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £207, while a flight costs an average of £513.

Distance: 2120 km

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£513

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£207

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£57

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6h 51m

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47h 58m

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28h 7m

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6.4 - 12.7kg

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2.1 - 5.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Bucharest costing on average £513.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 51m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 47h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Luton and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 23h 16m sooner (4h 51m by flight vs 28h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £513 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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FAQs: Luton 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 Luton to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £207.

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

A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Bucharest costing on average £513.

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 51m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 47h 58m.

The Luton to Bucharest distance is approximately 2120 km.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Bucharest is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Luton to Bucharest:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) 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 Luton to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by coach.
  • Travel with Malta Air, Animawings, British Airways, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, HiSky, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Iberia, Sas Airways, Pegasus, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Luton to Bucharest:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Animawings, British Airways, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Luton to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Luton to Bucharest, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Bucharest, visitors can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. The Romanian Athenaeum offers concerts and events, while the Old Town provides a vibrant atmosphere. Notable sights include the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town.
For a comprehensive experience in Bucharest, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Palace of the Parliament, the Village Museum, and the Old Town.

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