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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s main fine arts museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, with major collections of Romanian medieval, modern, and European art.
Cheapest price
$196
Average price
$261
Fastest journey
2 d 16 h 20 m
Average duration
2 d 18 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
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 $261 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $196.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Bucharest without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio 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 $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 30m. 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 $54, and a bus costs an average of $125.
Distance: 1536 miles (2473 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $204 Average price Cheapest | $626 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55h 48m Average total duration 55h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 7.4 - 14.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bucharest:
A flight is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Bucharest costing on average $216 (€175).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Bus takes on average 55h 18m.
Tickets start at around $216 (€175) compared to roughly $626 (€506) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $410 (€331). The journey takes 55h 18m versus 32h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 66h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $207 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 53h54 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 63h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 63h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 64h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 64h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 69h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 68h46 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $226 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Bucharest buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 64h40 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 64h20 | 4:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Bucharest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 55h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $125 (€101) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1536 miles (2473 km) distance in 52h 54m.
Distance 1536 miles (2473 km) |
Average bus duration 55h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€101) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 52h 54m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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