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Lugano to Bucharest trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lugano and Bucharest takes 39h 8m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lugano 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.

39h 8m
Duration
2,100 km
Distance
$541
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Lugano to Bucharest train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lugano and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 39h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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.

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  • Distance: 2,099.9 km
  • Duration: 39h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf in around 30h 27m.

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