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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lausanne is to fly and train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 250 and takes 8h 40m.

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 130 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33h 30m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lausanne?

The distance between Bucharest and Lausanne is 1652 km. The road distance is 1902.7 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 which takes 22h 24m 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 bus from?

Bucharest to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

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 38m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 200 and takes 33h 30m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lausanne bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lausanne?

Lausanne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:24 PM in Bucharest and 5:24 PM 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 1903 km. It takes approximately 20h 36m to drive from Bucharest to Lausanne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Lausanne?

Book your Bucharest to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lausanne?

There are 1158+ 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 138–298
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 Olten to Lausannetrain
8h 40m
CHF 94–250
Bus, train
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 24m
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 38m
CHF 220–339
Drive 1,902.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lausannecar 1,902.7 km
20h 36m
CHF 304–439
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 56m
CHF 178–389
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sudtrain
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Luzern to Lausannetrain Ic
28h 30m
CHF 107–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausannebus 1921
33h 30m
CHF 140–200
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 55m
CHF 347–492

Bucharest to Lausanne by train

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30h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,652 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 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–200 and the journey takes 33h 30m.

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