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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Madrid to Bucharest
Cheapest price
€156
Average price
€182
Fastest journey
2 d 5 h 54 m
Average duration
2 d 12 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
2473 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Bucharest will cost around €182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €156.
Of the 3 buses that leave Madrid for Bucharest on Sat, Nov 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 08 the direct buses cover the 2473 km distance in an average of 2 d 12 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 5 h 54 m .
On Sat, Nov 08 the slowest buses will take 2 d 15 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 flight with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.5 - 6.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €693.
Distance: 2473 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€221 Average price | €184 Average price Cheapest | €705 Average price |
55h 27m Average total duration 54h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 52h 12m Average total duration 51h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.5 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 7.4 - 14.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Madrid to Bucharest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bucharest buses for today, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 63h50 | 11:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 63h25 | 11:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Madrid to Bucharest
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Buses from Madrid to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 54h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €147 but you can travel from only €52 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 2473 km distance in 53h 54m.
Distance 2473 km |
Average bus duration 54h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €147 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 53h 54m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Madrid to BucharestYou can travel by bus between Madrid to Bucharest with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Madrid to Bucharest
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Madrid to Bucharest
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km)
- La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 8, 102, 148 Metro: L6 Train: C1, C5
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