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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which costs $100 - $280 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Piata Natiunile Unite via Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bucharest?

The distance between Zurich and Bucharest is 1420 km. The road distance is 1754.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Bucharest without a car is to train which takes 27h 30m and costs $360 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Zurich to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bucharest train from?

Zurich to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 27h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $280 and takes 30h 57m.

Where does the Zurich to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Zurich and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Zurich. It is currently 4:39 AM in Zurich and 5:39 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Zurich to Bucharest train arrive?

Zurich to Bucharest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bucharest is 1755 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Zurich to Bucharest.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Zurich to Bucharest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
5h 20m
$101–279
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
6h 25m
$92–340
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
27h 30m
$362–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
30h 57m
$190–279
Drive 1,754.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bucharestcar 1,754.8 km
17h 34m
$354–511
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
8h 19m
$136–499
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus
36h 1m
$205–285

Zurich to Bucharest by train

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Distance: 1,420.1 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Bucuresti Nord via Wien Hbf in around 27h 30m.

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