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Trip Overview

The average train between Lucerne and Bucharest takes 36h 3m and the fastest train takes 33h 3m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Lucerne to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 3m
Duration
1,944 km
Distance
$444
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Lucerne to Bucharest train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Lucerne and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 36h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB33h 3m • 2 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB37h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB37h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB37h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lucerne to Bucharest? 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 Lucerne to Bucharest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,944.4 km
  • Duration: 36h 3m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 12m.

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