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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Sion is to fly and bus and train which costs SFr 55 - SFr 270 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Sion is to fly and train which takes 8h 36m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 550.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Sion?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Sion. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Sion via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Zürich HB, Bern and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 26m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Sion?

The distance between Bucharest and Sion is 1672 km. The road distance is 1822.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Sion without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 24h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Bucharest to Sion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Sion train from?

Bucharest to Sion train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Sion?

Sion is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:39 PM in Bucharest and 5:39 PM in Sion.

Where does the Bucharest to Sion train arrive?

Bucharest to Sion train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Sion?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Sion is 1822 km. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Bucharest to Sion.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Sion?

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Where can I stay near Sion?

There are 3492+ hotels available in Sion.

Bucharest to Sion - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Bucharest to Sion by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
4. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
8h 36m
CHF 165–529
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig to Siontrain
8h 54m
CHF 58–263
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
5. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
24h 11m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti to Bresicabus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Siontrain Ec
30h 7m
CHF 177–250
Drive 1,822.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Sioncar 1,822.3 km
19h 50m
CHF 304–439
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane OTP - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain
9h 25m
CHF 85–348
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain
9h 16m
CHF 81–462
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BBU - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain
9h 55m
CHF 85–325
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane OTP - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain
9h 44m
CHF 97–354
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane OTP - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Siontrain
10h 59m
CHF 120–423
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Sargans to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
6. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain R91 / ...
32h 26m
CHF 265–538
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Bresciabus 1922
2. Take the train from Brescia to Siontrain Ec
34h 22m
CHF 184–308
Bus, train #3
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Lausannebus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Siontrain Ir95 / ...
37h 22m
CHF 185–335

Bucharest to Sion by train

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32h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 265Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,671.9 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Sion via Budapest-Keleti, Sargans, Zürich HB, Bern, and Visp in around 32h 26m.

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