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

The cheapest way to get from Montreux to Bucharest is to bus which costs $110 - $310 and takes 34h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montreux to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $180 - $380.

Is there a direct train between Montreux and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Lausanne, Zuerich Hb and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 33m.

How far is it from Montreux to Bucharest?

The distance between Montreux and Bucharest is 1679 km. The road distance is 1876.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Montreux to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 21m and costs $140 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Montreux to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montreux to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Montreux to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Montreux to Bucharest is to train which takes 30h 33m and costs $430 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $310 and takes 34h 40m.

What is the time difference between Montreux and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Montreux. It is currently 9:29 PM in Montreux and 10:29 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Montreux to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montreux to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to Bucharest is 1876 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from Montreux to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Montreux to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, 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 Geneva International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)GVA - OTP
6h 31m
$182–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to București, Autogara Militari1921
34h 40m
$117–308
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lausanne to LuzernIc
2. Take the bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Ploieşti
3. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
29h 21m
$149–307
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
30h 33m
$432–693
Drive 1,876.3 km
1. Drive from Montreux to Bucharest1,876.3 km
20h 15m
$379–547
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
8h 11m
$247–523
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Montreux to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)MXP - OTP
9h 15m
$154–438
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Olten
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
8h 55m
$132–365
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Montreux to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
20h 50m
$433–619

Montreux to Bucharest by train

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30h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,678.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Montreux to Bucuresti Nord via Lausanne, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Meidling in around 30h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to București, Autogara Militari 3 times a week. Tickets cost $95–240 and the journey takes 32h 50m.

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