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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 34h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lausanne is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lausanne via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lausanne?

The distance between Bucharest and Lausanne is 1653 km. The road distance is 1904.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lausanne without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 22h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Bucharest to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lausanne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lausanne is to train which takes 30h 43m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 200 and takes 34h 42m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lausanne?

Lausanne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:05 AM in Bucharest and 9:05 AM in Lausanne.

Where does the Bucharest to Lausanne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lausanne is 1905 km. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Bucharest to Lausanne.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1221+ hotels available in Lausanne.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Lausanne 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 25m
CHF 148–307
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
8h 44m
CHF 109–276
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 Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
22h 29m
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 Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
30h 43m
CHF 248–382
Drive 1,904.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lausannecar 1,904.6 km
20h 45m
CHF 300–434
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 57m
CHF 202–427
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Lausannetrain Ec
31h 20m
CHF 131–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lausannebus FlixBus 1921
34h 42m
CHF 110–200
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 Lausannecar
20h 59m
CHF 345–479

Bucharest to Lausanne by train

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30h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,652.6 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lausanne via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 30h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bucharest to Lausanne 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 110–200 and the journey takes 33h 30m.

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