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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to fly which costs $85 - $230 and takes 8h 24m.

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 19m and costs $120 - $250.

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 Intermodal and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and Teius. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

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, Figueres Vilafant, Paris Gare De Lyon, Muenchen Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bucharest?

The distance between Bilbao and Bucharest is 2353 km. The road distance is 2820 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 Munich which takes 42h 37m and costs $650 - $1,200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 ALSA, depart from Bilbao Intermodal 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 8h 24m and costs $85 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 46h.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 6:45 AM in Bilbao and 7:45 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 2820 km. It takes approximately 30h 20m to drive from Bilbao to Bucharest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Bilbao to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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
8h 24m
$89–225
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
12h 42m
$65–216
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 37m
$648–1,116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Teiuşbus
3. Take the bus from Teius to București, Autogara Militaribus
2d
$190–293
Drive 2,820 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Bucharestcar 2,820 km
30h 20m
$516–745
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 19m
$120–249
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Figueres Vilafanttrain Ave
3. Take the train from Figueres Vilafant to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
46h
$918–1,582
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
$182–232

Bilbao to Bucharest by bus, foot, and train

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42h 37mAverage Duration

$648Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,353.4 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

Edelweiss Air, Swiss, and four other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao Intermodal to București, Autogara Militari via Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, Teiuş, and Teius in around 2d.

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