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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bucharest is to bus which costs $80 - $210 and takes 32h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.

How far is it from Lugano to Bucharest?

The distance between Lugano and Bucharest is 1463 km. The road distance is 1632.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Lugano to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lugano to Bucharest train from?

Lugano to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lugano to Bucharest is to train which takes 29h 27m and costs $410 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 32h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lugano to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 10:43 PM in Lugano and 11:43 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lugano to Bucharest train arrive?

Lugano to Bucharest train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Bucharest is 1632 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Lugano to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5316+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lugano to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MXP - OTP
6h 16m
$107–319
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)MXP - BBU
9h 37m
$60–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Ploieşti
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to BucharestIR: Iaşi - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
23h
$83–141
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
29h 27m
$410–621
Drive 1,632.5 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Bucharest1,632.5 km
18h 1m
$330–476
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
6h 50m
$112–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
7h 52m
$223–440
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
7h 20m
$100–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to București, Autogara Militari1922
32h 35m
$83–209
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
20h 5m
$414–592

Lugano to Bucharest by train

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29h 27mAverage Duration

$410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,463.3 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Meidling in around 29h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to București, Autogara Militari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 32h 35m.

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