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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Bucharest is to bus via Brussels which costs $100 - $240 and takes 39h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Bucharest is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Bucharest Obor via Bilbao, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Brussels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 9m.

How far is it from Santander to Bucharest?

The distance between Santander and Bucharest is 2403 km. The road distance is 2917.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 19m and costs $210 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Santander to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Bucharest bus from?

Santander to Bucharest bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Santander to Bucharest is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $130 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 39h 9m.

Where does the Santander to Bucharest bus arrive?

Santander to Bucharest bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Santander. It is currently 8:06 PM in Santander and 9:06 PM in Bucharest.

Can I drive from Santander to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Bucharest is 2918 km. It takes approximately 31h 10m to drive from Santander to Bucharest.

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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 from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SDR - OTP
3h 51m
$138–402
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Braşov
2. Take the train from Brașov to BucharestIR: Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
2d 3h
$85–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbf
4. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
30h 19m
$212–526
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien HauptbahnhofNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
43h 36m
$487–1,032
Drive 2,917.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Bucharest2,917.7 km
31h 10m
$534–770
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BIO - OTP
10h 29m
$155–411
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train station
3. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Obor
39h 9m
$107–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari
2d 5h
$169–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Santander to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
32h 29m
$626–897

Santander to Bucharest by bus, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

43h 36mAverage Duration

$487Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,403.1 km
Duration: 3h 51m

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

Ulendo Airlink flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Bucharest Obor via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, and Brussels in around 39h 9m.

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