What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Geneva is to fly which costs SFr 75 - SFr 190 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Genève via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 33m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Geneva?

The distance between Bucharest and Geneva is 1585 km. The road distance is 1898.2 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Geneva without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 23h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Geneva?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Bucharest to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Geneva train from?

Bucharest to Geneva train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Geneva?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Geneva is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 260 - SFr 550 and takes 31h 33m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 240 and takes 36h 18m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Geneva?

Geneva is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:42 AM in Bucharest and 3:42 AM in Geneva.

Where does the Bucharest to Geneva train arrive?

Bucharest to Geneva train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Geneva is 1898 km. It takes approximately 20h 24m to drive from Bucharest to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Geneva.

Bucharest to Geneva - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Geneva by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
5h 11m
CHF 76–184
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
23h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
31h 33m
CHF 267–521
Drive 1,898.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Genevacar 1,898.2 km
20h 24m
CHF 305–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Genevetrain Ec
32h 13m
CHF 199–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Genevabus FlixBus 1921
36h 18m
CHF 140–240

Bucharest to Geneva by train

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31h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 267Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,585.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Anima Wings, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Genève via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 31h 33m.

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