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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest is to train and fly which costs $35 - $160 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $260.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Bucharest?

The distance between Switzerland and Bucharest is 1420 km. The road distance is 1755 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 27h 33m and costs $300 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Switzerland to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Bucharest train from?

Switzerland to Bucharest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $550 and takes 27h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 32h.

What is the time difference between Switzerland and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Switzerland. It is currently 3:13 PM in Switzerland and 4:13 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Switzerland to Bucharest train arrive?

Switzerland to Bucharest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Bucharest is 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Switzerland to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5492+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
5h 20m
$107–257
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
cheapest
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 34m
$39–151
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain rjx 167
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 33m
$301–552
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
32h
$163–274
Drive 1,755 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bucharestcar 1,755 km
17h 34m
$354–512
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
5h 35m
$62–308
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
7h 4m
$75–255
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
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 17m
$65–296
Train via Zuerich Hb
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 41m
$381–662
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus
37h 4m

Switzerland to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 33mAverage Duration

$301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,420.1 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Bucharest, Romania?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB and Wien Meidling in around 27h 33m.

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