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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 200 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Locarno via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Locarno?

The distance between Bucharest and Locarno is 1496 km. The road distance is 1662.5 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Bucharest to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Locarno train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:03 AM in Bucharest and 5:03 AM in Locarno.

Where does the Bucharest to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Locarno is 1662 km. It takes approximately 18h 33m to drive from Bucharest to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Locarno.

Bucharest to Locarno - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Locarno 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 19m
CHF 111–316
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BBU - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 38m
CHF 37–196
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 Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
22h 22m
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 Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
30h 36m
CHF 218–330
Drive 1,662.5 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Locarnocar 1,662.5 km
18h 33m
CHF 265–383
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 95–284
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 HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 45m
CHF 175–373
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 56m
CHF 115–312
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
9h 45m
CHF 80–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain R4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
29h 35m
CHF 69–84
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1922
2. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain Re80
34h 33m
CHF 70–183
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 Locarnocar
19h 48m
CHF 331–467

Bucharest to Locarno by train

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30h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 218Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,496 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Locarno via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 30h 36m.

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