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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Montreux is to bus and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 190 and takes 30h 56m.

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 300.

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, Zürich HB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.

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 Budapest which takes 23h 7m 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 30h 1m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 220 and takes 34h 53m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Montreux?

Montreux is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:28 AM in Bucharest and 6:28 AM 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 1699+ 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 143–299
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
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 106–265
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
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
23h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to MontreuxEc
30h 56m
CHF 128–189
Drive 1,876.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Montreux1,876.8 km
20h 23m
CHF 305–440
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 40m
CHF 143–404
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)OTP - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
3. Take the train from Brig to Montreux
9h 30m
CHF 119–357
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
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
30h 1m
CHF 240–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne1921
34h 53m
CHF 160–216
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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30h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 240Cheapest 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, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Lausanne in around 30h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 140–200 and the journey takes 33h 55m.

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