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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to train and fly which costs $80 - $250 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bucharest?

The distance between Zurich and Bucharest is 1420 km. The road distance is 1754.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 26h 22m and costs $360 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Zurich to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bucharest bus from?

Zurich to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bucharest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $170 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 26h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Zurich to Bucharest bus arrive?

Zurich to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 5:43 AM in Zurich and 6:43 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Zurich to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bucharest is 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Zurich to Bucharest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Bucharest?

Book your Zurich to Bucharest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5417+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Bucharest by plane, train, 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.

Fly Zurich Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
4h 59m
$179–390
Train to Basel, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
6h 34m
$82–246
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
26h 22m
$364–532
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
29h 35m
$160–230
Drive 1,754.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bucharestcar 1,754.9 km
17h 33m
$354–511
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
7h 55m
$220–522
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucharest Oborbus
35h 58m
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 58m
$392–569

Zurich to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

26h 22mAverage Duration

$364Cheapest Price

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

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 Zuerich Hb to Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf in around 26h 22m.

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