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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Giswil is to bus which costs SFr 85 - SFr 150 and takes 26h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Giswil is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Giswil?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Giswil. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Giswil via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Giswil?

The distance between Bucharest and Giswil is 1499 km. The road distance is 1819.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Giswil without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 21h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bucharest to Giswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Giswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Giswil?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Giswil is to bus which takes 26h 57m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 310 and takes 28h 38m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Giswil?

Giswil is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:40 AM in Bucharest and 6:40 AM in Giswil.

Where does the Bucharest to Giswil train arrive?

Bucharest to Giswil train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Giswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Giswil is 1819 km. It takes approximately 18h 46m to drive from Bucharest to Giswil.

Where can I stay near Giswil?

There are 566+ hotels available in Giswil.

Bucharest to Giswil - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Giswil by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern
6h 59m
CHF 170–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Luzern, Bahnhof
26h 57m
CHF 85–144
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
21h 45m
Drive 1,819.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Giswil1,819.4 km
18h 46m
CHF 296–427
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzern
8h 18m
CHF 87–224
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr / ...
28h 38m
CHF 212–306
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to Arth-GoldauEc
31h 23m
CHF 138–252
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
32h 29m
CHF 158–224
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Giswil
19h 52m
CHF 330–467

Bucharest to Giswil by train

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28h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,498.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Giswil via Ploiești, Ploieşti, Lucerne, Train Station, and Luzern in around 26h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Giswil via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 28h 38m.

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