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 $65 - $240 and takes 12h 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 6h 56m and costs $140 - $370.

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 Bucharest Obor via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.

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 Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 7m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Bucharest?

The distance between Bilbao and Bucharest is 2339 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 3m and costs $390 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 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 7h 48m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $1,600 and takes 46h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 35h 18m.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest bus arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Bilbao and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 4:55 AM in Bilbao and 5:55 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Bilbao to Bucharest train arrive?

Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bucharest is 2819 km. It takes approximately 30h 21m to drive from Bilbao to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5430+ 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 (Renfe, TGV), or car

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 48m
$157–332
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 24m
$65–235
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 3m
$397–655
Train
1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
46h 7m
$918–1,531
Drive 2,819 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Bucharestcar 2,819 km
30h 21m
$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
14h 49m
$162–448
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
6h 56m
$149–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels-North train stationbus N1143
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
35h 18m
$129–205
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
$83–215
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest Gară Filaretbus
2d 5h
$152–202

Bilbao to Bucharest by train

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46h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,338.8 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

Edelweiss Air, Swiss, and five other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Bucuresti Nord via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 46h 7m.

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