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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Bucharest is to train and fly which costs $110 - $290 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $110 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Luzern, Bahnhof and arriving at Bucureşti via Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Bucharest?

The distance between Lucerne and Bucharest is 1472 km. The road distance is 1791.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs $320 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Lucerne to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bucharest bus from?

Lucerne to Bucharest bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Lucerne to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bucharest is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs $320 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Verona, which costs $150 - $200 and takes 29h 44m.

Where does the Lucerne to Bucharest bus arrive?

Lucerne to Bucharest bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.

What is the time difference between Lucerne and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Lucerne. It is currently 11:16 PM in Lucerne and 12:16 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Lucerne to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lucerne to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Bucharest is 1792 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Lucerne to Bucharest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Lucerne to Bucharest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lucerne to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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 Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
6h 13m
$110–282
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
6h 46m
$104–313
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 20m
$323–638
Bus via Verona
1. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Verona Porta Nuovabus
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova to Bucureştibus
29h 44m
$155–192
Drive 1,791.8 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Bucharestcar 1,791.8 km
18h 29m
$362–522
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
8h 57m
$106–401
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 28m
$403–748
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
32h 57m
$197–329

Lucerne to Bucharest by train

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28h 20mAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,472.2 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB and Wien Meidling in around 28h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Bucureşti via Verona Porta Nuova in around 29h 44m.

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