The average train between Bucharest and Zurich takes 41h 44m and the fastest train takes 40h 5m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Bucharest to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Bucharest and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 5:29 AM which arrives into Zurich at 8:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 41h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Zurich station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 44m.
Bucharest to Zurich train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Zurich train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Bucharest to Zurich train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Bucharest and Zurich is 1,393.9 km. The road distance is 1,868 km.
You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Keleti and Sargans in around 29h 15m.
