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Madrid to Bucharest

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$597.83

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$923.91

Croatia Airlines

Website:
croatiaairlines.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,304.35

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$76.09

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$206.52
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.13–$76.09
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$108.70

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.61–$81.52

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Albacete
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$31.52

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to București,
Ave. Duration:
40h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$184.78–$260.87

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2d 5h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$27.17

Tabita Tour

Phone:
+4-0263-21.55.00
Website:
tabitatour.ro/
Bus from Albacete to Bucureşti
Ave. Duration:
2d
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$163.04

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Brussels to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
16h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$206.52

Questions and Answers

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 $92.39 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 4h.

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 $119.57 - $391.30 .

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 4h.

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 and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 9m.

How far is it from Madrid to Bucharest?

The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is 2487 km. The road distance is 3190.1 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 31h 49m and costs $217.39 - $597.83 .

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 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 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 $119.57 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $489.13 - $815.22 and takes 43h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Madrid to Bucharest bus arrive?

Madrid to Bucharest bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 05:02 in Madrid and 06:02 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 3190 km. It takes approximately 32h 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 4843+ hotels available in Bucharest. Prices start at $21.02 per night.
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