What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest is to bus which costs $75 - $180 and takes 42h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Bucureşti. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est, Esslingen, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 58m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Bucharest?

The distance between Barcelona and Bucharest is 2018 km. The road distance is 2496.8 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Bucharest without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 33m and costs $160 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Barcelona to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Bucharest bus from?

Barcelona to Bucharest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Bucharest train from?

Barcelona to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 37h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 42h 13m.

Where does the Barcelona to Bucharest bus arrive?

Barcelona to Bucharest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Barcelona. It is currently 5:50 AM in Barcelona and 6:50 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Barcelona to Bucharest train arrive?

Barcelona to Bucharest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Bucharest is 2497 km. It takes approximately 27h 2m to drive from Barcelona to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Barcelona to Bucharest?

Book your Barcelona to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5392+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Barcelona to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (TGV), car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BCN - OTP
5h 55m
$136–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bucureşti
42h 13m
$75–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
27h 33m
$164–476
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Esslingen(Neckar)Tgv
3. Take the train from Esslingen to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof62 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien MeidlingRj / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
37h 58m
$519–1,141
Drive 2,496.8 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Bucharest2,496.8 km
27h 2m
$457–659
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BCN - BBU
6h 31m
$104–239
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airport
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)GRO - OTP
14h 1m
$156–396
Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airport
2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)GRO - BBU
7h 2m
$119–339
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to București, Autogara Militari1922
2d 1h
$132–468
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Barcelona to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
28h 48m
$572–819

Barcelona to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

37h 58mAverage Duration

$519Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,018.3 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Bucharest, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink, HiSky, and Lauda fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare Du Nord, Paris Est, Esslingen, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 37h 58m.

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