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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to bus via Brussels which costs $110 - $220 and takes 36h 38m.

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 $140 - $410.

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 Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 38m.

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 Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 13m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bucharest?

The distance between Bilbao and Bucharest is 2348 km. The road distance is 2817.8 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 19m and costs $200 - $450.

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 Autobuses La Union, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Bucharest train from?

Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao 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 $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 43h 13m, you could also bus via Brussels, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 36h 38m.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by Autobuses La Union, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 12:35 PM in Bilbao and 1:35 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest train arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bucharest is 2818 km. It takes approximately 30h 2m to drive from Bilbao to Bucharest.

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5385+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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 from Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BIO - OTP
7h 51m
$147–353
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Braşov
2. Take the train from Brașov to BucharestBraşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2d 2h
$87–220
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen, HbfTha
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
29h 19m
$206–450
Train
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-DonostiaE1
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
43h 13m
$483–1,072
Drive 2,817.8 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Bucharest2,817.8 km
30h 2m
$515–744
Bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Bolueta to Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)VIT - OTP
8h 26m
$131–368
Bus to Santander Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest
2. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SDR - OTP
7h 1m
$148–407
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationFlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
36h 38m
$110–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteiz
2. Take the bus from Vitoria Gasteiz Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari
2d 9h
$156–238
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bilbao to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
31h 22m
$607–871

Bilbao to Bucharest by train

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43h 13mAverage Duration

$483Cheapest 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 five other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Bucuresti Nord via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Wien Meidling in around 43h 13m.

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