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 180 and takes 8h 44m.

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 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 290.

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 39m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Locarno?

The distance between Bucharest and Locarno is 1496 km. The road distance is 1665.7 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 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 2:21 PM in Bucharest and 1:21 PM 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 1666 km. It takes approximately 18h 36m to drive from Bucharest to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Locarno.

Bucharest to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Locarno by plane, train, bus, or car

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
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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 30m
CHF 31–289
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 Ec / ...
22h 25m
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 Ec / ...
30h 39m
CHF 228–330
Drive 1,665.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Locarnocar 1,665.7 km
18h 36m
CHF 268–387
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 43m
CHF 134–292
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
8h 13m
CHF 49–143
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
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 44m
CHF 38–180
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 40m
CHF 89–284
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 43m
CHF 71–474
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain Re6
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
29h 32m
CHF 126–153
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bergamobus
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Milano Centraletrain Re2
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
34h 25m
CHF 126–205

Bucharest to Locarno by train

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30h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,496 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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 39m.

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