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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which costs SFr 80 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Zurich 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 22m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Keleti and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zurich?

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

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 20h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bucharest to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 330 and takes 29h 25m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 230 and takes 32h 22m.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Zurich?

Zurich is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:07 PM in Bucharest and 7:07 PM in Zurich.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zurich is 1757 km. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Bucharest to Zurich.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Zurich by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
5h 24m
CHF 85–256
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
7h 9m
CHF 81–297
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
20h 55m
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 Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
29h 25m
CHF 186–328
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
28h 29m
CHF 178–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
32h 22m
CHF 131–221
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
Drive 1,757 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Zurichcar 1,757 km
17h 35m
CHF 290–419

Bucharest to Zurich by train

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29h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,418.3 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Keleti and Sargans in around 29h 25m.

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