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 95 - SFr 190 and takes 34h 53m.

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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Montreux via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

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 Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Montreux?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Montreux is to train which takes 31h 13m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 190 and takes 34h 53m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Montreux?

Montreux is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:16 PM in Bucharest and 1:16 PM in Montreux.

Where does the Bucharest to Montreux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Montreux?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Montreux is 1877 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Bucharest to Montreux.

Where can I stay near Montreux?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Montreux.

Bucharest to Montreux - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 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 96–265
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 58m
CHF 128–189
Drive 1,876.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Montreux1,876.8 km
20h 15m
CHF 301–435
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 190–374
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 29m
CHF 114–281
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 144–354
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)OTP - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Montreux
10h 21m
CHF 165–408
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
31h 13m
CHF 237–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne1921
34h 53m
CHF 98–181
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 36m
CHF 348–494

Bucharest to Montreux by train

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31h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 237Cheapest 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 Bucuresti Nord to Montreux via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Lausanne in around 31h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Lausanne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 80–170 and the journey takes 33h 55m.

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