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Trip Overview

The train between Bucharest and Locarno takes 39h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 16m
Duration
2,042 km
Distance
CHF 280
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Locarno train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Locarno. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Locarno at 19:45:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 39h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)39h 16m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,042.3 km
  • Duration: 39h 16m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Locarno via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 29h 19m.

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