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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lugano is to fly and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 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 6h 56m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

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 24m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lugano?

The distance between Bucharest and Lugano is 1461 km. The road distance is 1634.3 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 10m and costs .

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 11:37 AM in Bucharest and 10:37 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 1634 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Lugano.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 6038+ 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, 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 Luganotrain
6h 56m
CHF 87–245
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
7h 57m
CHF 34–183
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 Ic2 / ...
22h 10m
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 Ic2 / ...
30h 24m
CHF 214–323
Drive 1,634.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Luganocar 1,634.3 km
18h 8m
CHF 254–366
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 18m
CHF 92–280
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 33m
CHF 166–366
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 58m
CHF 129–288
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BBU - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
12h 10m
CHF 56–158
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
8h 6m
CHF 112–298
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Luganotrain Ec
28h 34m
CHF 92–148
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 152–241
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 Luganocar
19h 48m
CHF 327–460

Bucharest to Lugano by train

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30h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 214Cheapest 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 30h 24m.

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