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 $100 - $230 and takes 8h 32m.

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 $130 - $330.

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, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.

How far is it from Madrid to Bucharest?

The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is 2490 km. The road distance is 3055.9 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 Aachen which takes 31h 28m and costs $200 - $750.

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 $130 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 42h 25m, 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 2:43 AM in Madrid and 3:43 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 3056 km. It takes approximately 32h 47m 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 5392+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Madrid to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MAD - OTP
6h 26m
$138–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to AlbaceteAlsa
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Bucureşti
2d 5h
$94–247
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
31h 28m
$201–707
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof84
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wien MeidlingNj
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
42h 25m
$526–1,108
Drive 3,055.9 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Bucharest3,055.9 km
32h 47m
$559–807
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)MAD - BBU
8h 32m
$101–226
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charles9725
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București, Autogara Militari1922
2d 1h
$209–404
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
2d 8h
$166–238
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
34h 44m
$672–963

Madrid to Bucharest by train

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42h 25mAverage Duration

$526Cheapest Price

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

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

Tarom, Ryanair, 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, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Meidling in around 42h 25m.

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