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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 28h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bucureşti and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Lugano via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 26m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lugano?

The distance between Bucharest and Lugano is 1462 km. The road distance is 1635.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lugano without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 22h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bucharest to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lugano bus from?

Bucharest to Lugano bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Bucureşti station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lugano train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Lugano?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lugano is to train which takes 30h 26m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 95 and takes 28h 57m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lugano bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lugano bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:05 AM in Bucharest and 7:05 AM in Lugano.

Where does the Bucharest to Lugano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lugano is 1636 km. It takes approximately 18h 13m to drive from Bucharest to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6600+ hotels available in Lugano.

Bucharest to Lugano - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Bucharest to Lugano 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
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 6m
CHF 98–215
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 Luganotrain
8h
CHF 59–256
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 Luganotrain Ec / ...
22h 12m
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 Luganotrain Ec / ...
30h 26m
CHF 234–423
Drive 1,635.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Luganocar 1,635.9 km
18h 13m
CHF 264–381
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 Luganotrain
7h 31m
CHF 119–333
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane OTP - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 44m
CHF 154–308
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 Luganotrain
7h 29m
CHF 191–448
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 Luganotrain
7h 55m
CHF 131–358
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane OTP - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
9h 20m
CHF 123–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Verona Porta Nuovabus
2. Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 024
28h 57m
CHF 70–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Piacenzabus
2. Take the train from Piacenza to Luganotrain Ec
31h 59m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bresciabus 1922
2. Take the train from Brescia to Luganotrain Ec
32h 49m
CHF 141–262

Bucharest to Lugano by train

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30h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 234Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Lugano via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 30h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucureşti to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Verona in around 28h 57m.

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