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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to bus which costs $160 - $260 and takes 41h 3m.

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 21m and costs $130 - $350.

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 Bucharest Obor via Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 3m.

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, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 31m.

How far is it from Madrid to Bucharest?

The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is 2490 km. The road distance is 3056.8 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 21m and costs $360 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses 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 21m and costs $130 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,400 and takes 43h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $260 and takes 41h 3m.

Where does the Madrid to Bucharest bus arrive?

Madrid to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 5:25 AM in Madrid and 6:25 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 3057 km. It takes approximately 33h 4m to drive from Madrid to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5459+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAD - OTP
6h 21m
$136–343
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Braşovbus
2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
2d 4h
$85–198
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 21m
$365–657
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 Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
5. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
43h 31m
$704–1,404
Drive 3,056.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Bucharestcar 3,056.8 km
33h 4m
$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)plane MAD - BBU
9h 27m
$184–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Brussels-North train stationbus N1143
2. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
41h 3m
$162–259
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
$345–576

Madrid to Bucharest by train

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43h 31mAverage Duration

$704Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,490.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Ulendo Airlink, 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 Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 43h 31m.

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