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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly and train which costs SFr 27 - SFr 210 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Piata 21 Decembrie 1989 and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Wien Meidling and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 24m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The distance between Bucharest and Switzerland is 1418 km. The road distance is 1757 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train via Budapest which takes 20h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Bucharest to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Switzerland bus from?

Bucharest to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Switzerland is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 240 and takes 32h 25m, you could also train, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 260 and takes 28h 14m.

Where does the Bucharest to Switzerland bus arrive?

Bucharest to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Switzerland?

Switzerland is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 12:18 AM in Bucharest and 11:18 PM in Switzerland.

Where does the Bucharest to Switzerland train arrive?

Bucharest to Switzerland train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Switzerland is 1757 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Bucharest to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Switzerland by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
5h 29m
CHF 85–241
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane OTP - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 1m
CHF 28–201
Bus, train via Budapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
20h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
32h 25m
CHF 152–232
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
27h 24m
CHF 171–231
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 69–258
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane OTP - GVA
5h 41m
CHF 88–260
Fly 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 Luganotrain
7h 34m
CHF 36–272
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
28h 14m
CHF 178–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara DLS to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Bregenzbus
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
36h 3m
CHF 165–250
Drive 1,757 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,757 km
17h 34m
CHF 294–424

Bucharest to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 1,418.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Switzerland?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 150–230 and the journey takes 30h 40m.

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