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 65 - SFr 160 and takes 30h 40m.

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 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 30h 40m.

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 1418 km. The road distance is 1755.2 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 Budapest which takes 19h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 București, Autogara Militari 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 28m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploieşti, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 26h 54m, you could also train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 260 and takes 28h 1m.

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 5:56 PM in Bucharest and 4:56 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 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 28m to drive from Bucharest to Zurich.

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

Book your Bucharest to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Zurich by plane, bus, 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 28m
CHF 139–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
30h 40m
CHF 65–160
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
19h 54m
Bus via Ploieşti
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
26h 54m
CHF 72–126
Drive 1,755.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurich1,755.2 km
17h 28m
CHF 279–403
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 Zürich HB
7h 12m
CHF 78–206
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
28h 1m
CHF 180–254
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzău
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenz
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HB
35h 56m
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 Zurich
18h 36m
CHF 311–442

Bucharest to Zurich by train

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28h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,418.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Zurich, 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 bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zürich via Ploiești and Ploieşti in around 26h 54m.

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