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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Montreux is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 200 and takes 34h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Montreux is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Montreux?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Montreux. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Montreux via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Zürich HB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 26m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Montreux?

The distance between Bucharest and Montreux is 1676 km. The road distance is 1876.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Montreux without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 22h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bucharest to Montreux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Montreux train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Montreux?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Montreux is to train which takes 31h 26m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 200 and takes 34h 28m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Montreux?

Montreux is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:45 AM in Bucharest and 11:45 PM in Montreux.

Where does the Bucharest to Montreux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Montreux?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Montreux is 1877 km. It takes approximately 20h 23m to drive from Bucharest to Montreux.

Where can I stay near Montreux?

There are 2317+ hotels available in Montreux.

Bucharest to Montreux - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Montreux 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 Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)OTP - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Montreux
6h 55m
CHF 148–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne1921
34h 28m
CHF 92–197
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
22h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfRjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
31h 26m
CHF 216–322
Drive 1,876.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Montreux1,876.8 km
20h 23m
CHF 305–441
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 Flughafen to Lausanne
8h 31m
CHF 200–374
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 Montreux
9h 50m
CHF 157–434
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig to Montreux
9h 32m
CHF 129–408
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 Olten to Lausanne
9h 15m
CHF 121–285
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to MontreuxEc
30h 58m
CHF 128–189
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 Montreux
20h 44m
CHF 350–497

Bucharest to Montreux by train

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31h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,676.4 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bucharest to Montreux via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Lausanne in around 31h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 75–180 and the journey takes 33h 30m.

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