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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Madrid. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Callao via Teiuş, Castellon and Méndez Álvaro - Estación Sur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Madrid?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Sol via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 15m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Madrid?

The distance between Bucharest and Madrid is 2498 km. The road distance is 3054.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Madrid without a car is to train and bus which takes 40h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Bucharest to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Madrid bus from?

Bucharest to Madrid bus services, operated by Fany, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Madrid train from?

Bucharest to Madrid train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Madrid?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Madrid is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €440 - €900 and takes 44h 15m, you could also bus via Teiuș, which costs €180 - €250 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Bucharest to Madrid bus arrive?

Bucharest to Madrid bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Teius station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Madrid?

Madrid is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:03 PM in Bucharest and 12:03 PM in Madrid.

Where does the Bucharest to Madrid train arrive?

Bucharest to Madrid train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Madrid is 3054 km. It takes approximately 32h 54m to drive from Bucharest to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 7008+ hotels available in Madrid.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Madrid by plane, train, bus, train (TGV, Renfe), or car

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Fly from Bucharest Otopeni
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OTP - MAD
6h 54m
€58–238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain
2. Take the bus from Sfântu Gheorghe to Toulon - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Toulon to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
40h 21m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
44h 15m
€446–867
Drive 3,054.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Madridcar 3,054.3 km
32h 54m
€481–694
Train to Craiova Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Craiovatrain
2. Fly from Craiova Airport (CRA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CRA - MAD
10h 29m
€71–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 1922
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 9730
2d 1h
€323–524
Bus via Teiuș
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Teiusbus
2. Take the bus from Teiuş to Castellón de la Planabus
3. Take the bus from Castellon to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus
2d 3h
€186–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Albacetebus
2. Take the bus from Albacete to Estación Sur de Autobusesbus ALSA - L.Mang-Mad / ...
2d 6h
€187–235

Bucharest to Madrid by train

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44h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,497.5 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sol via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Madrid-Atocha Cercanías in around 44h 15m.

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