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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Madrid. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Teiuş and Castellon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Madrid?

The distance between Bucharest and Madrid is 2488 km. The road distance is 3055.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Madrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Bucharest to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Madrid bus from?

Bucharest to Madrid bus services, operated by Fany, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Madrid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Madrid?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €490 - €850 and takes 43h 49m, you could also bus via Castelló de la Plana, which costs €180 - €250 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Bucharest to Madrid bus arrive?

Bucharest to Madrid bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Teius station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:25 PM in Bucharest and 10:25 PM in Madrid.

Where does the Bucharest to Madrid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Madrid is 3056 km. It takes approximately 33h 1m to drive from Bucharest to Madrid.

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

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Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 7002+ hotels available in Madrid.

Bucharest to Madrid - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 49m.

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Madrid by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), 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
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OTP - MAD
6h 46m
€57–187
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
2. Take the bus from Sfântu Gheorghe to Toulon - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
40h
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 Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
43h 49m
€497–827
Drive 3,055.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Madridcar 3,055.8 km
33h 1m
€488–704
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 1922
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
2d 1h
€298–497
Bus via Castelló de la Plana
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Teiusbus
2. Take the bus from Teiuş to Castellón de la Planabus
3. Take the bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 2h
€183–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Méndez Álvaro Estación Surbus
2d 3h
€170–218

Bucharest to Madrid by train

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43h 49mAverage Duration

€497Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,488.2 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 43h 49m.

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