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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest is to fly which costs $70 - $210 and takes 5h 30m.

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 4h 59m and costs $170 - $400.

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 Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Bucharest?

The distance between Switzerland and Bucharest is 1420 km. The road distance is 1754.9 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 bus and train which takes 26h 33m and costs $95 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 27h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 30h 38m.

What is the time difference between Switzerland and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Switzerland. It is currently 7:51 AM in Switzerland and 8:51 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Switzerland to Bucharest train arrive?

Switzerland to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Bucharest is 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 23m to drive from Switzerland to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5357+ 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, bus, train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
4h 59m
$178–399
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
5h 30m
$72–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Ploieştibus
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharesttrain Adjud - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
26h 33m
$95–163
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 25m
$363–524
Drive 1,754.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bucharestcar 1,754.9 km
17h 23m
$354–511
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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 11m
$112–309
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
6h 50m
$152–395
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 20m
$75–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
30h 38m
$98–244
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
18h 52m
$392–559

Switzerland to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 25mAverage Duration

$363Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,420.3 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Bucharest, Romania?

Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and four 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, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 25m.

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