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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 170 and takes 31h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Winterthur is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Winterthur via Budapest-Keleti and St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Winterthur?

The distance between Bucharest and Winterthur is 1426 km. The road distance is 1728.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Winterthur without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Bucharest to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Winterthur is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 270 and takes 28h 21m, you could also bus via Ploieşti, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 27h 36m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Winterthur?

Winterthur is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:04 PM in Bucharest and 11:04 AM in Winterthur.

Where does the Bucharest to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Winterthur is 1729 km. It takes approximately 17h 8m to drive from Bucharest to Winterthur.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Bucharest to Winterthur - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Winterthur 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)OTP - ZRH
5h 19m
CHF 136–279
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
7h 40m
CHF 70–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to WinterthurRjx
20h
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to St. Gallen(Ch)Rjx
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to WinterthurIc1 / ...
28h 21m
CHF 186–268
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien MeidlingNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to WinterthurRjx
27h 4m
CHF 174–235
Bus via Ploieşti
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
27h 36m
CHF 77–141
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
31h 8m
CHF 73–168
Drive 1,728.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Winterthur1,728.9 km
17h 8m
CHF 278–401
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 Winterthur
18h 16m
CHF 313–439

Bucharest to Winterthur by train

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28h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,426 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Winterthur, 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 train from Bucuresti Nord to Winterthur via Budapest-Keleti, St. Gallen(Ch), and St. Gallen in around 28h 21m.

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