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 30 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 57m.

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 29m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

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 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The distance between Bucharest and Switzerland is 1419 km. The road distance is 1756.9 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 Vienna which takes 19h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Bucharest to Switzerland, including transfers.

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 29m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 270 and takes 28h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 200 and takes 31h 56m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 10:41 AM in Bucharest and 9:41 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 1757 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, night 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)plane OTP - ZRH
5h 29m
CHF 143–318
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 Luganotrain
7h 57m
CHF 34–183
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
19h 50m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
28h 4m
CHF 187–268
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
26h 48m
CHF 180–238
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 54–165
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 Luganotrain
6h 56m
CHF 86–215
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 Luganotrain
7h 18m
CHF 89–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
31h 56m
CHF 109–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenzbus
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
35h 49m
Drive 1,756.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,756.9 km
17h 34m
CHF 275–397
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 Zurichcar
18h 41m
CHF 308–427

Bucharest to Switzerland by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,418.7 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Switzerland?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Zürich Stadelhofen via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 28h 4m.

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