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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.
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Fastest Journey
2d 4 h 30 m
Average
2d 4 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2473 km
Of the 1 buses that leave Madrid for Bucharest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 1533 miles (2472 km) | |
Average bus duration | 52 h 30 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $190 (€166) | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Flixbus, Alsa or Eurolines Switzerland |
Buses from Madrid to Bucharest cover the 1533 miles (2472 km) long trip taking on average 52 h 30 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, Alsa or Eurolines Switzerland. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $190 (€166), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $190 (€166). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arrive in Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.
You can travel by bus between Madrid and Bucharest with FlixBus and Alsa for as low as $190 (€166). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Travel between Madrid, Spain and Bucharest, Romania by bus is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Romania must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Madrid to Bucharest as this information can change.
Return travel from Romania to Spain is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Spain is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Romania
Requirements for reentering:
The government of Spain has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/9/23. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your bus to Madrid from Bucharest.
Some of the Madrid bus stations to Bucharest you can start your journey from include Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, Madrid, Estación de Moncloa and Madrid, Méndez Álvaro - Terminal. Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Bucharest include Bucharest, Autogara Filaret and Bucharest, Piata Buzesti.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and arriving in Bucharest, Autogara Filaret.
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and travel around 3 miles (4.9 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Bucharest, Autogara Filaret and need to travel approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) from the bus station to the city center in Bucharest.
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