How to get to Bucharest from Barcelona

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Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.0 - 4.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £141, while a flight costs an average of £628.

Distance: 1972 km

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£628

Average Price

£141

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Cheapest

£253

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8h 12m

Average total duration

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6h 12m

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45h 49m

Average total duration

45h 19m

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27h 20m

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5.9 - 11.8kg

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2.0 - 4.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £141.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bucharest:

A coach is £487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bucharest costing on average £628.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 12m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 45h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 21h 8m sooner (6h 12m by flight vs 27h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £628 compared to roughly £253 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Barcelona to Bucharest

How to get to Bucharest from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43176
    9:053h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    13:20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1091One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43176
    9:053h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    13:20Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1091One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43178
    21:253h10
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    1:35Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1181One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    22:1546h30
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    21:45București, Autogara Militari
    £1121One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:4547h00
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    21:45București, Autogara Militari
    £1121One-way
    1 change
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43180
    15:153h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    19:30Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1451One-way
    0 changes
  • Turkish AirlinesVF608 · VF595
    17:0025h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1951One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1510+taromKL2701
    6:208h05
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    15:25Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £2651One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Barcelona to Bucharest

Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Bucharest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Bucharest including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £141.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bucharest:

A coach is £487 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bucharest costing on average £628.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 12m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 45h 49m.

The Barcelona to Bucharest distance is approximately 1972 km.
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Bucharest is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Bucharest by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, HiSky, tarom, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, AJet, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct flights per day with HiSky.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Istanbul, Budapest, Milan, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Barcelona to Bucharest, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Bucharest, visitors can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. The Romanian Athenaeum offers concerts and events, while the Old Town provides a vibrant atmosphere. Notable sights include the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town.
For a comprehensive experience in Bucharest, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Palace of the Parliament, the Village Museum, and the Old Town.

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