What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 29h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 10h 10m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Gotthard Passhöhe via Ploieşti, Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea, Biasca, Stazione and Airolo, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Bucharest and Swiss Alps is 1550 km. The road distance is 1729.2 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Swiss Alps bus from?

Bucharest to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps is to bus which takes 29h 50m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 32h 17m.

Where does the Bucharest to Swiss Alps bus arrive?

Bucharest to Swiss Alps bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ploiești station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Swiss Alps is 1729 km. It takes approximately 18h 56m to drive from Bucharest to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 417+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps 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 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 Airolotrain
9h 25m
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BBU - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
11h 31m
CHF 63–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploieștibus
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Luganobus
3. Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea to Biasca, Stazionebus Ev1
4. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
29h 50m
CHF 75–130
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
32h 17m
Drive 1,729.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Swiss Alpscar 1,729.2 km
18h 56m
CHF 276–399
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 10m
CHF 97–256
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h 52m
CHF 123–357
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
11h 17m
CHF 95–280
Bus, train via Brescia
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Bellinzonatrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
31h 47m
CHF 104–172
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Stationbus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
34h 31m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Swiss Alpscar
19h 29m
CHF 327–462

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 1,550.4 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Gotthard Passhöhe via Ploiești, Ploieşti, Lugano, Lugano, Stazione/Via Basilea, Biasca, Stazione, and Airolo, Stazione in around 29h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Gotthard Passhöhe via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 32h 17m.

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