The average train between Zurich and Bucharest takes 28h 28m and the fastest train takes 28h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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.
Trains run once daily between Zurich and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:32 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Bucharest station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 28m.
Zurich to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
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The distance between Zurich and Bucharest is 1,393.9 km. The road distance is 1,923 km.
You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf in around 27h 30m.
