How to get to Bucharest from Madrid

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Compare coach and flight for Madrid to Bucharest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £177 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 2.5 - 6.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £177, while a flight costs an average of £643.

Distance: 2473 km

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£643

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£177

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£456

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8h 55m

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6h 55m

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57h 49m

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57h 19m

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32h 57m

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7.4 - 14.8kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £177.

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

A coach is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bucharest costing on average £643.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 55m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 57h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Bucharest including taking a 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 26h 2m sooner (6h 55m by flight vs 32h 57m by car). Tickets start at around £643 compared to roughly £456 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 Madrid to Bucharest

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2563h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    13:15București, Autogara Militari
    £1451One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:2563h50
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    13:15București, Autogara Militari
    £1451One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW43174
    10:053h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    14:50Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1721One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    20:5063h25
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    13:15București, Autogara Militari
    £1881One-way
    2 changes
  • Turkish AirlinesVF606 · VF595
    13:3028h35
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    19:05Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1581One-way
    1 change
  • Wizz Air MaltaW43172
    19:103h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    23:55Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £1721One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 2539
    12:403h45
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    17:25Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    £2011One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Madrid 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 Madrid to Bucharest.

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There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Bucharest including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Bucharest is a coach with an average price of £177.

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

A coach is £466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bucharest costing on average £643.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 55m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Coach takes on average 57h 49m.

The Madrid to Bucharest distance is approximately 2473 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bucharest is:
  • Around 64 flights per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Bucharest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid 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, tarom, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, AJet, Malta MedAir, Bulgaria Air, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Bucharest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Bucharest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct flights per day with tarom, Ryanair, Air Europa, Malta MedAir.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Bucharest, you can choose from several travel options including 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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