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 $120 - $250 and takes 35h 24m.

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 37m and costs $180 - $390.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 24m.

How far is it from Montreux to Bucharest?

The distance between Montreux and Bucharest is 1679 km. The road distance is 1878.6 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 which takes 30h 24m and costs $430 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 24m and costs $430 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 35h 24m.

What is the time difference between Montreux and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Montreux. It is currently 6:39 AM in Montreux and 7:39 AM 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 1879 km. It takes approximately 20h 28m to drive from Montreux to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GVA - OTP
6h 37m
$183–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
35h 24m
$123–241
Train
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 24m
$431–699
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montreux to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Bresciatrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureştibus
32h 18m
$159–277
Drive 1,878.6 km
1. Drive from Montreux to Bucharestcar 1,878.6 km
20h 28m
$379–547
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
8h 6m
$246–564
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Montreux to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
8h 25m
$167–388
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Montreux to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
20h 59m
$443–629

Montreux to Bucharest by train

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30h 24mAverage Duration

$431Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 Hbf in around 30h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Bucharest 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 32h 50m.

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