The average train between Bucharest and Lucerne takes 39h 6m and the fastest train takes 38h 56m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Lucerne. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lucerne at 19:25:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 39h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord station and arriving at Luzern station via Budapest-Keleti station, Sargans station and Thalwil station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 6m.
Bucharest to Lucerne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Lucerne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.
The distance between Bucharest and Lucerne is 1408.4 km. The road distance is 1794 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Luzern via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, and Thalwil in around 30h 38m.
