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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Bilbao is to fly which costs €55 - €250 and takes 12h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €120 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Obor and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Brussel Stadion, Brussels-North train station and Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Bilbao?

The distance between Bucharest and Bilbao is 2346 km. The road distance is 2816.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 28h 32m and costs €330 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Bucharest to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bilbao bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Bilbao train from?

Bucharest to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Bilbao is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €430 - €850 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 36h 26m.

Where does the Bucharest to Bilbao bus arrive?

Bucharest to Bilbao bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Brussels station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Bilbao?

Bilbao is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:50 PM in Bucharest and 6:50 PM in Bilbao.

Where does the Bucharest to Bilbao train arrive?

Bucharest to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Bilbao is 2816 km. It takes approximately 30h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 365+ hotels available in Bilbao.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe), 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Bilbao Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane OTP - BIO
8h 38m
€129–278
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Bilbao Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BBU - BIO
12h 56m
€57–244
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Hendayetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Bilbao Intermodalbus
28h 32m
€331–537
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
2d
€439–809
Drive 2,816.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Bilbaocar 2,816.5 km
30h 21m
€439–634
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane OTP - VIT
2. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
10h 41m
€159–410
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Santander Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane OTP - SDR
2. Take the bus from Aeropuerto Santander-S.Ballest to Bilbao Intermodalbus
8h 41m
€151–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Bilbao Intermodalbus
36h 26m
€113–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
2. Take the bus from Braşov to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2d
€71–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
2d 4h
€129–177
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Bilbaocar
31h 22m
€521–743

Bucharest to Bilbao by train

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Distance: 2,345.9 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

Lufthansa, Anima Wings, and Lauda fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 2d.

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