There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Bistriţa by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cluj-Napoca, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane GVA - CLJ
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Bistriţa Nordtrain
10h 31m$127–262Bus via Milan
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus FlixBus 472 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bistriţabus
30h 10m$54–193Train via Vienna
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarateltrain Ic
26h 18m$228–580Drive 1,708.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Bistriţacar 1,708.4 km
19h 5m$345–498Fly to Sibiu, bus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane GVA - SBZ
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Bistriţabus
10h 53m$173–448Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
- Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Sarateltrain Ic
27h 46m$333–760Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Sebeșbus FlixBus 1921
- Take the bus from Sebeș to Bistrițabus 1949
33h 5m$205–339
Geneva to Bistriţa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Bistriţa is to bus via Milan which costs $50 - $200 and takes 30h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Bistriţa is to fly and train which takes 10h 31m and costs $120 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Bistriţa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Bistriţa Nord via Zürich HB, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti and Sărăţel Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 18m.
The distance between Geneva and Bistriţa is 1473 km. The road distance is 1708.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bistriţa without a car is to train via Vienna which takes 26h 18m and costs $220 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Geneva to Bistriţa, including transfers.
Geneva to Bistriţa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Bistriţa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Bistriţa is to train via Vienna which takes 26h 18m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Milan, which costs $50 - $200 and takes 30h 10m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Bistriţa, Romania?
You can take a train from Genève to Bistriţa Nord via Zürich HB, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, Saratel, and Sărăţel Hm. in around 26h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Bistriţa via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 30h 10m.
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $120–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Sibiu via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–370
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Sibiu via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Cluj-Napoca via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bistriţa Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–350
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bregenz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- $45–70
Train from Bregenz to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- $140–220
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Saratel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Saratel
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Sebeș
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Sebeș to Bistrița
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +40 230 560 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- tarsin.ro
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bistriţa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $22–140
- Schedules at
- tarsin.ro
- Phone
- +40743919764
- Website
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Sibiu to Bistriţa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Bistriţa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Bistriţa is 1h ahead of Geneva. It is currently 11:39 AM in Geneva and 12:39 PM in Bistriţa.
Geneva to Bistriţa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Bistriţa is 1708 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Geneva to Bistriţa.
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