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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 23h 38m.

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 6h 56m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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 33h 24m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lugano?

The distance between Bucharest and Lugano is 1461 km. The road distance is 1635 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 train and bus which takes 23h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bucharest to Lugano, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lugano?

Lugano is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:47 PM in Bucharest and 7:47 PM 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 1635 km. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Bucharest to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5862+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Lugano 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 Lugano
6h 56m
CHF 90–256
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti SudIR: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Galaţi / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Lugano
23h 38m
CHF 67–117
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 LuganoIc2 / ...
33h 24m
CHF 220–329
Drive 1,635 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lugano1,635 km
17h 56m
CHF 266–384
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 Lugano
6h 59m
CHF 94–281
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)OTP - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 25m
CHF 135–300
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 Lugano
7h 33m
CHF 181–352
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 Lugano
7h 38m
CHF 80–243
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 Lugano
7h 47m
CHF 115–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to LuganoEc
28h 34m
CHF 93–149
Bus, train via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brescia1922
2. Take the train from Brescia to LuganoEc
32h 49m
CHF 101–228
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 Lugano
19h 41m
CHF 335–477

Bucharest to Lugano by train

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33h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.1 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 33h 24m.

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