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How to get fromBarcelona to Bucharestby plane, train (TGV), bus, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Bucharest by plane, train (TGV), bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BCN - OTP
    6h 8m
    $60–198

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
    4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    36h 40m
    $802–1,507

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Bucureştibus bus
    41h 51m
    $170–210

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Bucharestcar car
    31h 21m
    $397–577

  5. 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)plane plane BCN - BBU
    9h 1m
    $71–219

  6. 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 Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane GRO - BBU
    7h 7m
    $73–351

  7. Bus via Montpellier

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Montpellier to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 1922
    2d 1h
    $238–424

  8. Drive 2,498.2 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Bucharestcar car 2,498.2 km
    27h 21m
    $457–660

Barcelona to Bucharest by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration36h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Lauda, and HiSky fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bucuresti Nord via Paris Gare De Lyon, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 36h 40m.

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