What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express is to fly and train and bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 230 and takes 12h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express is to fly and train and bus which takes 12h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Preda via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 15m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

The distance between Bucharest and Glacier Express is 1599 km. The road distance is 1635.6 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 22h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Glacier Express train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express is to train which takes 30h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 45m.

Where does the Bucharest to Glacier Express train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Glacier Express?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Glacier Express is 1636 km. It takes approximately 19h 15m to drive from Bucharest to Glacier Express.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 560+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

Bucharest to Glacier Express - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Glacier Express by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
9h 16m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus
12h 12m
CHF 106–229
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
22h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
30h 15m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
29h 5m
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus
12h 59m
CHF 126–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the bus from Brescia - Autostazione to Edolo - Stazione FNMbus F27
3. Take the bus from Edolo - Autostazione to Tirano, Stazionebus
4. Take the bus from Tirano, Stazione to Samedan, Bahnhofbus 701
34h 45m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to St. Gallen train stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Churtrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
35h 28m
Drive 1,635.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Glacier Expresscar 1,635.6 km
19h 15m
CHF 258–373
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Glacier Expresscar
19h 11m
CHF 305–434

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,598.8 km
Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Glacier Express via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Chur, and Preda in around 30h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucureşti to Glacier Express via Bresica, Brescia - Autostazione, Edolo - Stazione FNM, Edolo - Autostazione, Tirano, Stazione, Samedan, Bahnhof, Samedan, and Preda in around 34h 45m.

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