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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lachen is to bus via Ploieşti which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lachen is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lachen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lachen SZ via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans and Ziegelbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 14m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lachen?

The distance between Bucharest and Lachen is 1455 km. The road distance is 1732.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lachen without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 20h 24m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Lachen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lachen is to train which takes 31h 14m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploieşti, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 37m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lachen?

Lachen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:27 AM in Bucharest and 12:27 AM in Lachen.

Where does the Bucharest to Lachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lachen is 1732 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Bucharest to Lachen.

Where can I stay near Lachen?

There are 315+ hotels available in Lachen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Lachen 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 Flughafen to Lachen SZ
6h 6m
CHF 163–297
Bus via Ploieşti
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
27h 37m
CHF 92–149
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to FeldkirchRjx
20h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to SargansRjx
31h 14m
CHF 199–302
Drive 1,732.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lachen1,732.2 km
17h 35m
CHF 281–406
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 Zürich HB
8h 4m
CHF 99–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
31h 32m
CHF 150–201
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzău
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenz
3. Take the train from Rheineck to UznachS4
37h 6m
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 Lachen
18h 44m
CHF 315–447

Bucharest to Lachen by train

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31h 14mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,455.1 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lachen SZ via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, and Ziegelbrücke in around 31h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lachen SZ via Ploiești, Ploieşti, Zürich, and Zürich HB in around 27h 37m.

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