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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Bucharest is to bus via Ploieşti which costs $90 - $150 and takes 26h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $190 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Zug and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Zug to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Ploiești. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Zuerich Hb and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Zug to Bucharest?

The distance between Zug and Bucharest is 1447 km. The road distance is 1759.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Ploieşti which takes 26h 23m and costs $90 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Zug to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Bucharest bus from?

Zug to Bucharest bus services, operated by Transmarian, depart from Zug station.

Where do I catch the Zug to Bucharest train from?

Zug to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Zug to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Ploieşti, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 26h 23m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $550 and takes 28h 5m.

Where does the Zug to Bucharest bus arrive?

Zug to Bucharest bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Ploieşti station.

What is the time difference between Zug and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Zug. It is currently 8:39 AM in Zug and 9:39 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Zug to Bucharest train arrive?

Zug to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Zug to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Bucharest is 1759 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Zug to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5365+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zug 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)ZRH - OTP
5h 33m
$196–378
Bus via Ploieşti
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zug to Ploieşti
2. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari3908 / ...
26h 23m
$91–150
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
28h 5m
$381–544
Drive 1,759.5 km
1. Drive from Zug to Bucharest1,759.5 km
18h 5m
$355–513
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
7h 41m
$112–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari1921
31h 20m
$116–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGS5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to RheineckS4
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzau
4. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Obor
38h 27m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
19h 29m
$393–560

Zug to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 5mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,446.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zug to București, Autogara Militari via Ploieşti and Ploiești in around 26h 23m.

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