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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Locarno is to bus and train via Brescia which costs SFr 70 - SFr 90 and takes 29h 16m.

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 90 - SFr 280.

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 33h 36m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Locarno?

The distance between Bucharest and Locarno is 1496 km. The road distance is 1663.2 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 train and bus which takes 24h 32m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140.

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 9:32 PM in Bucharest and 8:32 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 1663 km. It takes approximately 18h 28m to drive from Bucharest to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2506+ 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, 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)OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 19m
CHF 93–278
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bergamo
2. Take the train from Bergamo to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
34h 6m
CHF 69–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti SudIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Galaţi / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Lugano
24h 32m
CHF 70–137
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
33h 36m
CHF 224–331
Drive 1,663.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Locarno1,663.2 km
18h 28m
CHF 270–389
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 40m
CHF 96–284
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h 45m
CHF 185–354
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)BBU - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h 19m
CHF 82–236
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
8h 28m
CHF 117–342
Bus, train via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano CentraleR4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
29h 16m
CHF 71–87
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 Locarno
19h 53m
CHF 334–476

Bucharest to Locarno by train

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33h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 224Cheapest 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 33h 36m.

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