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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bucharest is to train and fly which costs $35 - $210 and takes 6h 34m.

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 34m and costs $35 - $210.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.

How far is it from Lugano to Bucharest?

The distance between Lugano and Bucharest is 1463 km. The road distance is 1635.1 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 train and bus which takes 29h 11m and costs $150 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m 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 19m and costs $430 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 32h 35m.

Where does the Lugano to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lugano to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

What is the time difference between Lugano and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lugano. It is currently 8:18 AM in Lugano and 9:18 AM 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 1635 km. It takes approximately 18h 8m to drive from Lugano to Bucharest.

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

Book your Lugano to Bucharest train tickets online with Omio.

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 5468+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lugano to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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 T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
6h 34m
$37–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain Re6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureştibus
29h 11m
$152–186
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 19m
$430–750
Drive 1,635.1 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Bucharestcar 1,635.1 km
18h 8m
$330–477
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BGY - OTP
7h 4m
$74–252
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BGY - BBU
7h 17m
$63–293
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
7h 11m
$180–485
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LIN - OTP
8h 41m
$132–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
32h 35m
$145–260

Lugano to Bucharest by train

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29h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,463.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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 Hbf in around 29h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to București, Autogara Militari via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 32h 35m.

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