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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Lucerne is to fly and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Bucharest and Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Luzern via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Lucerne?

The distance between Bucharest and Lucerne is 1471 km. The road distance is 1793.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lucerne without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 21h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bucharest to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lucerne bus from?

Bucharest to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Lucerne is to train which takes 30h 35m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 270 and takes 34h 7m.

Where does the Bucharest to Lucerne bus arrive?

Bucharest to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Lucerne?

Lucerne is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:15 PM in Bucharest and 2:15 PM in Lucerne.

Where does the Bucharest to Lucerne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Lucerne is 1794 km. It takes approximately 18h 24m to drive from Bucharest to Lucerne.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 680+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Bucharest to Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Lucerne by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 3m
CHF 102–295
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
7h 24m
CHF 84–251
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 Luzerntrain Ir / ...
21h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
30h 35m
CHF 212–328
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
29h 27m
CHF 195–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
30h 32m
CHF 184–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
34h 7m
CHF 152–264
Drive 1,793.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Lucernecar 1,793.9 km
18h 24m
CHF 294–424

Bucharest to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 1,470.6 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Luzern via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 30h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 to Luzern, Bahnhof via Valea Cascadelor, Bucharest, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich Hbf in around 34h 7m.

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