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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 170 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Zürich, Sprecherstrasse via Ploieşti and Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The distance between Bucharest and Switzerland is 1418 km. The road distance is 1755.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 19h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Bucharest to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploieşti, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 27h 5m, you could also train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 260 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Bucharest to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:13 AM in Bucharest and 6:13 AM in Switzerland.

Where does the Bucharest to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Switzerland is 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from Bucharest to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Switzerland 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 28m
CHF 139–287
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)BBU - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
7h 58m
CHF 40–163
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
19h 59m
Bus via Ploieşti
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
27h 5m
CHF 74–129
Drive 1,755.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurich1,755.2 km
17h 28m
CHF 279–403
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 59–166
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 Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
6h 56m
CHF 88–236
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 Lugano
7h 18m
CHF 93–251
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
28h 5m
CHF 182–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
30h 56m
CHF 71–155
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 Zürich HB
36h 12m
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 Zurich
18h 36m
CHF 311–441

Bucharest to Switzerland by train

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28h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,418.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Switzerland?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zürich, Sprecherstrasse via Ploiești, Ploieşti, and Zürich, Bahnhofplatz/HB in around 27h 5m.

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