How to get from Madrid to Bucharest
- 2471 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train + bus, 54h 33m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 54h 33m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 2471 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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2471 km
Madrid to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid → Marseilletrain
Renfe·8h 24m - 2Marseille → Ploieștibus
FlixBus·38h 25m - 3Ploiești → Bucharest Henri CoandăbusLocal bus·1h 08m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€31November 2026
€40Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 68h 56m€106Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-MarseilleBook →FlixBusMarseille-PloieștiBook →Local busPloiești-Bucharest Henri CoandăBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Bucharest works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Marseille, about 8h 24m. Transfer in Marseille and continue by FlixBus bus on to Ploiești (38h 25m). Transfer in Ploiești and continue by Local bus bus on to Bucharest (1h 8m). In total it's roughly €211 over 54h 33m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 54h 33m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Madrid to Bucharest?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Madrid to Bucharest?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Bucharest from Madrid?
About 2471 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €211. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Madrid to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bucharest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe, FlixBus, Local bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026