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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to bus via Sofia which costs €120 - €170 and takes 2 days 10h.

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 42m and costs €100 - €260.

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 Bucureşti and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Madrid?

The distance between Bucharest and Madrid is 2489 km. The road distance is 3055.7 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 bus and train via Brussels which takes 31h 27m and costs €220 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 Tabita Tour, depart from Bucureşti 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 42m and costs €100 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 43h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Bucharest to Madrid bus arrive?

Bucharest to Madrid bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Albacete station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:00 PM in Bucharest and 9:00 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 3m to drive from Bucharest to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6880+ hotels available in Madrid.

Bucharest to Madrid - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, 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, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 13m.

There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Madrid by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), 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
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OTP - MAD
6h 42m
€109–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Albacetebus
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus Alsa
2d 5h
€89–215
Bus, train via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Brusselsbus
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
31h 27m
€223–395
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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
43h 13m
€379–674
Drive 3,055.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Madridcar 3,055.7 km
33h 3m
€473–684
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
€238–379
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 10h
€124–170
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 Madridcar
34h 28m
€580–811

Bucharest to Madrid by train

7Weekly Trains

43h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Madrid.

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Distance: 2,488.6 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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 Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 43h 13m.

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