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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 31h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zurich?

The distance between Bucharest and Zurich is 1419 km. The road distance is 1756.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 19h 47m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zurich bus from?

Bucharest to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 260 and takes 28h 1m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 31h 53m.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich bus arrive?

Bucharest to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:18 PM in Bucharest and 6:18 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zurich is 1757 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Zurich 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 Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 12m
CHF 84–226
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 47m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
28h 1m
CHF 179–253
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 45m
CHF 172–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
31h 53m
CHF 101–181
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 46m
Drive 1,756.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,756.9 km
17h 34m
CHF 275–396
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 Zurich by train

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28h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Zurich, 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 Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Keleti in around 28h 1m.

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