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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni

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    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ZRH - OTP
    5h 20m
    $102–267

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain train rjx 167
    2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    26h 30m
    $303–547

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bucharestbus bus FlixBus 1921
    30h 57m
    $175–286

  4. Drive 1,755 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Bucharestcar car 1,755 km
    17h 34m
    $354–512

  5. Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane BSL - BBU
    6h 58m
    $105–428

  6. Train via Zuerich Hb

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    27h 38m
    $384–651

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzaubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus bus
    36h 1m

Zurich to Bucharest by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,420.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 HB to Bucuresti Nord via Wien Meidling in around 26h 30m.

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