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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Meilen is to bus via Ploieşti which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 27h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Meilen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Meilen?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Meilen. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Meilen via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Meilen?

The distance between Bucharest and Meilen is 1432 km. The road distance is 1749 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Meilen without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 20h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Bucharest to Meilen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Meilen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Meilen?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Meilen is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploieşti, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 27h 8m, you could also train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 270 and takes 27h 29m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Meilen?

Meilen is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:56 PM in Bucharest and 9:56 PM in Meilen.

Where does the Bucharest to Meilen train arrive?

Bucharest to Meilen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Meilen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Meilen is 1749 km. It takes approximately 17h 51m to drive from Bucharest to Meilen.

Where can I stay near Meilen?

There are 1157+ hotels available in Meilen.

Bucharest to Meilen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Meilen by plane, bus, train, 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 Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
5h 36m
CHF 153–287
Bus via Ploieşti
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
27h 8m
CHF 80–136
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
20h 19m
Drive 1,749 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Meilen1,749 km
17h 51m
CHF 285–412
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
7h 36m
CHF 82–216
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
27h 29m
CHF 190–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
31h 4m
CHF 137–187
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzău
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenz
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Rapperswil SGS4
36h 29m
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 Meilen
18h 57m
CHF 316–453

Bucharest to Meilen by train

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27h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,431.8 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Meilen via Ploiești, Ploieşti, Zürich, and Zürich HB in around 27h 8m.

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