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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 29m.

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 80 - SFr 250.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Nuremberg central bus station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 17m.

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 26h 41m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zurich?

The distance between Bucharest and Zurich is 1418 km. The road distance is 1757 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 Maxibus Travel, 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 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 250 and takes 26h 41m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 170 and takes 26h 17m.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich bus arrive?

Bucharest to Zurich bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Nuremberg Central Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:07 PM in Bucharest and 11:07 AM 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.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Bucharest to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Zurich 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 Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 48m
CHF 69–270
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
26h 41m
CHF 176–250
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 21m
CHF 169–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Nuremberg Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Munich central bus stationbus N28 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
26h 17m
CHF 141–167
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
CHF 158–233
Drive 1,757 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,757 km
17h 34m
CHF 337–487

Bucharest to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,418.3 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 26h 41m.

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