How to travel from Madrid to Bucharest, Romania
The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is around 2,496km (1,551 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Madrid to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bucharest → Madrid if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost$145($145)
+ 5 othersTrain
Take the train to Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$875($875)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Ruse and then to Bucharest Horoscop Hotel.
- Duration2 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost$165($165)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Madrid and Bucharest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Madrid to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $145 and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Madrid and Bucharest is around 2,496km (1,551 miles).
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Madrid and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx $145.
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Madrid to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Mulhouse Ville, Zürich HB and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Madrid and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 14h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madrid and Bucharest. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ruse. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.
Ruse Bus and PEGASUS GROUP Ltd. run regular bus services between Madrid and Bucharest. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Madrid and Bucharest. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Madrid and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 45m.
Ryanair, Wizz Air, Tarom, Lufthansa, Air France and Turkish Airlines fly between Madrid and Bucharest. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 3h 45m.
The flight from Madrid to Bucharest typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Madrid (MAD) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Madrid and Bucharest. The distance is around 3,190km (1,982 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around $145.
Compare travel optionsbetween Madrid and Bucharest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 30m | $145($145) | every 10 mins | 2,496km (1,551 miles) |
Train | 1 day 14h | $875($875) | once daily | 3,665km (2,277 miles) |
Bus | 2 days | $165($165) | once a week | 3,384km (2,103 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 8h | $585($585) | on demand | 3,190km (1,982 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Madrid and Bucharest
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Transferoviar Calatori
Airlines
Tarom
Bus companies
Amring
Ruse Bus
PEGASUS GROUP Ltd.
Airports near Bucharest
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
Craiova Airport (CRA)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Bucharest