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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to fly which costs $120 - $310 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $120 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Bucureşti via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Baden-Baden, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 31m.

How far is it from Madrid to Bucharest?

The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is 2490 km. The road distance is 3055.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Brussels which takes 32h 5m and costs $210 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Madrid to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bucharest bus from?

Madrid to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Bucharest train from?

Madrid to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 42h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $250 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Madrid to Bucharest bus arrive?

Madrid to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 9:49 AM in Madrid and 10:49 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Madrid to Bucharest train arrive?

Madrid to Bucharest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Bucharest is 3055 km. It takes approximately 33h 5m to drive from Madrid to Bucharest.

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5300+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Madrid to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAD - OTP
6h 26m
$128–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Albacetebus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Bucureştibus
2d 5h
$92–250
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
32h 5m
$211–463
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Baden-Badentrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Baden-Baden to München Hbftrain 60
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
42h 31m
$479–1,060
Drive 3,055.3 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Bucharestcar 3,055.3 km
33h 5m
$559–807
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2d 1h
$200–324
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2d 8h
$167–239
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
34h 59m
$672–973

Madrid to Bucharest by train

6Weekly Trains

42h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Bucharest.

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Distance: 2,490.2 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Tarom, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bucuresti Nord via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Baden-Baden, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 42h 31m.

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