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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 120 - SFr 220 and takes 31h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 9h 33m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 430.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Winterthur and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zermatt?

The distance between Bucharest and Zermatt is 1661 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zermatt without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 45m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Bucharest to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zermatt train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:34 PM in Bucharest and 8:34 PM in Zermatt.

Where does the Bucharest to Zermatt train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2263+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Bucharest to Zermatt - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Zermatt by plane, train, or bus

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, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
9h 33m
CHF 214–425
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Ploieşti Sud
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Stazione Centrale M2 M3
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
27h 45m
CHF 122–252
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to WinterthurRjx
4. Take the train from Winterthur to VispIc8
33h 20m
CHF 305–410
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 Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 48m
CHF 138–348
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 Brig
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
10h 26m
CHF 150–390
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
10h 25m
CHF 124–306
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
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 Brig
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 5m
CHF 125–301
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 14m
CHF 172–438
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresica
2. Take the train from Brescia to VispEc
31h 8m
CHF 128–214
Bus, train via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brescia1922
2. Take the train from Brescia to VispEc
35h 23m
CHF 142–287

Bucharest to Zermatt by train

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33h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 305Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,661.5 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Winterthur, and Visp in around 33h 20m.

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