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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $110 - $210 and takes 32h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $220 - $440.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Visp, Basel SBB, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 43m.

How far is it from Sion to Bucharest?

The distance between Sion and Bucharest is 1746 km. The road distance is 1823.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus via Frankfurt am Main which takes 29h 22m and costs $250 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Sion to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Bucharest train from?

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

What is the time difference between Sion and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Sion. It is currently 2:05 PM in Sion and 3:05 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Sion to Bucharest train arrive?

Sion to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

Can I drive from Sion to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Bucharest is 1824 km. It takes approximately 19h 54m to drive from Sion to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5372+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Sion to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Sion 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 Sion to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GVA - OTP
7h 21m
$223–438
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bresciatrain R4
4. Take the bus from Bresica to Bucureştibus
32h 24m
$117–207
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharestbus
29h 22m
$256–298
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
33h 43m
$448–725
Drive 1,823.8 km
1. Drive from Sion to Bucharestcar 1,823.8 km
19h 54m
$368–532
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
8h 13m
$280–606
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MXP - OTP
8h 32m
$152–423
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sion to Brigtrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BGY - OTP
10h 3m
$147–450
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
36h 10m
$201–353
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Sion to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
21h 39m
$441–615

Sion to Bucharest by train

6Weekly Trains

33h 43mAverage Duration

$448Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,746.4 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Bucuresti Nord via Visp, Basel SBB, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 33h 43m.

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