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

The cheapest way to get from Lax to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $100 - $150 and takes 32h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lax to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $260 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Lax and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lax to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lax and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Brig, Basel Sbb, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 26m.

How far is it from Lax to Bucharest?

The distance between Lax and Bucharest is 1652 km. The road distance is 1772 km.

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

The best way to get from Lax to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 30h 7m and costs $330 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Lax to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lax to Bucharest train from?

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

What is the time difference between Lax and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lax. It is currently 5:13 AM in Lax and 6:13 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lax to Bucharest train arrive?

Lax to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lax to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lax to Bucharest is 1772 km. It takes approximately 19h 40m to drive from Lax to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5348+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lax to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Lax to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Brig to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
8h 30m
$260–505
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BresciaR4
3. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureşti
32h 16m
$101–148
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to FrankfurtEc
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest
30h 7m
$335–480
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Praha Hlavni NadraziEn
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien HbfRj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
41h 26m
$525–800
Drive 1,772 km
1. Drive from Lax to Bucharest1,772 km
19h 40m
$358–516
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MXP - OTP
8h 31m
$140–426
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BGY - OTP
9h 53m
$131–395
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Brig to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
9h 12m
$132–339
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BGY - BBU
10h 24m
$114–338
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Brig to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to București, Autogara Militari1921
34h 29m
$129–248
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lax to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
20h 41m
$416–595

Lax to Bucharest by train and night train

8Weekly Services

41h 26mAverage Duration

$525Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,651.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Lax to Bucharest. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Bern, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Bucharest. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lax to Bucharest via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt in around 30h 7m.

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