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

The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Bucharest is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 32h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $170 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Lausanne and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lausanne and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 32h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lausanne and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

How far is it from Lausanne to Bucharest?

The distance between Lausanne and Bucharest is 1654 km. The road distance is 1905.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lausanne to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 29h 44m and costs $410 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Lausanne to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lausanne to Bucharest train from?

Lausanne to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lausanne to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lausanne to Bucharest is to train which takes 29h 44m and costs $410 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 32h 50m.

Where does the Lausanne to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lausanne to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Lausanne and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lausanne. It is currently 2:36 PM in Lausanne and 3:36 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lausanne to Bucharest train arrive?

Lausanne to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lausanne to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Bucharest is 1906 km. It takes approximately 20h 45m to drive from Lausanne to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5317+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lausanne to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GVA - OTP
6h 7m
$176–367
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
32h 50m
$100–170
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 44m
$418–629
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Bresciatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureştibus
32h 41m
$164–282
Drive 1,905.7 km
1. Drive from Lausanne to Bucharestcar 1,905.7 km
20h 45m
$385–555
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
7h 18m
$233–473
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
8h 1m
$123–280
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
8h 46m
$176–428
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lausanne to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
21h 17m
$443–629

Lausanne to Bucharest by train

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29h 44mAverage Duration

$418Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,654.2 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 29h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to București, Autogara Militari twice a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 32h 50m. FlixBus-eu also services this route twice a week.

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