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 35 - SFr 180 and takes 8h 3m.

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 24m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 290.

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 24m 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 24m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 260 and takes 28h 4m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 210 and takes 32h 25m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 5:40 PM in Bucharest and 4:40 PM 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 899+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Bucharest to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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 24m
CHF 142–290
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
8h 3m
CHF 35–177
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 179–254
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 172–233
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 40m
CHF 49–235
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
7h 6m
CHF 85–215
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 33m
CHF 104–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
32h 25m
CHF 112–203
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 276–398

Bucharest to Switzerland by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,418.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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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