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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to bus via Ghent which costs $70 - $130 and takes 37h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $180 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Bilbao and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Lille and Ghent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bilbao-Abando and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Baden-Baden, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 3m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bucharest?

The distance between Bilbao and Bucharest is 2348 km. The road distance is 2819 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 29h 12m and costs $200 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Bilbao to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bucharest bus from?

Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bucharest train from?

Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.

Train, bus or fly from Bilbao to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,000 and takes 47h 3m, you could also bus via Ghent, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 37h 7m.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 12:54 AM in Bilbao and 1:54 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest train arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Zaragoza-Delicias station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bucharest is 2819 km. It takes approximately 30h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Bilbao to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bilbao to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, 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 Bilbao Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BIO - OTP
7h 51m
$162–333
Fly Bilbao Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BIO - BBU
8h 22m
$55–236
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
29h 12m
$203–510
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Baden-Badentrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Baden-Baden to München Hbftrain 60
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
47h 3m
$552–975
Drive 2,819 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Bucharestcar 2,819 km
30h 20m
$515–744
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteizbus
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane VIT - OTP
11h 31m
$136–368
Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballestbus
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SDR - OTP
7h 1m
$183–377
Bus via Ghent
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ghent to Bucharest Oborbus
37h 7m
$73–127
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2d 1h
$86–217
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2d 9h
$133–255
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bilbao to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
31h 37m
$617–871

Bilbao to Bucharest by train

6Weekly Trains

47h 3mAverage Duration

$552Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,347.9 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and seven other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Bucuresti Nord via Zaragoza-Delicias, Avignon Tgv, Baden-Baden, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 47h 3m.

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