There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Bucharest by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, 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- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BIO - OTP
8h 42m$79–265Train
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Stuttgart Hbftrain Tgv
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
46h 39m$855–1,428Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sibiubus
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Buchurestbus
2d 1h$193–239Drive 2,818.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Bucharestcar 2,818.4 km
30h 12m$515–744Fly Bilbao Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BIO - BBU
13h$80–306Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SDR - OTP
7h 19m$125–375Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1721 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2d 8h$311–510
Bilbao to Bucharest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to fly which costs $75 - $270 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to bus and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $120 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bilbao Intermodal and arriving at Buchurest via Sibiu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
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, Hauptbahnhof and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 39m.
The distance between Bilbao and Bucharest is 2348 km. The road distance is 2818.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 46h 39m and costs $850 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Bilbao to Bucharest, including transfers.
Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bilbao Intermodal station.
Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Bilbao-Abando station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Bucharest is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $1,500 and takes 46h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 2 days 1h.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Bucuresti Nord via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 46h 39m.
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest Otopeni via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $55–240
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +4-0263-21.55.00
- Website
- tabitatour.ro
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Sibiu
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–210
- Schedules at
- tabitatour.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Bucharest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Sibiu station.
Bucharest is 1h ahead of Bilbao. It is currently 1:15 PM in Bilbao and 2:15 PM in Bucharest.
Bilbao to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bucharest is 2818 km. It takes approximately 30h 12m to drive from Bilbao to Bucharest.
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