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 26 - SFr 200 and takes 7h 1m.

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 20m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 55m.

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 26h 44m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The distance between Bucharest and Switzerland is 1418 km. The road distance is 1757 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 bus from?

Bucharest to Switzerland bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest 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 29m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 260 and takes 26h 44m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 22h 55m.

Where does the Bucharest to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bucharest to Switzerland bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 4:11 PM in Bucharest and 3:11 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Switzerland?

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Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
5h 29m
CHF 84–250
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 1m
CHF 27–191
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
26h 44m
CHF 177–251
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
27h 24m
CHF 171–231
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 44–228
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
5h 41m
CHF 88–250
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 28m
CHF 51–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
22h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenzbus
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
36h 3m
CHF 159–234
Drive 1,757 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,757 km
17h 34m
CHF 340–491

Bucharest to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 1,418.3 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 26h 44m.

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