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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Bucharest is to bus and train which costs $80 - $150 and takes 22h 57m.

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 11m and costs $100 - $310.

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 1632 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 22h 57m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 $410 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $270 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 5:11 AM in Lugano and 6:11 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 1632 km. It takes approximately 18h 6m 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 5355+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Lugano to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
6h 11m
$107–309
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
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 20m
$75–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Ploieştibus
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharesttrain Adjud - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
22h 57m
$83–142
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
$411–622
Drive 1,632 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Bucharestcar 1,632 km
18h 6m
$329–476
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
6h 50m
$147–395
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LIN - OTP
8h 17m
$163–383
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 52m
$218–491
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
8h 35m
$95–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
32h 35m
$78–261
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lugano to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
20h 5m
$414–592

Lugano to Bucharest by train

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29h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,463.3 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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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