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Seven ways to Travel from Bucharest to Zurich

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Cheapest
By car (1 794 km)
17 h 45 min
1794 km.
from $98
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Rideshare
17 h 45 min
1794 km.
from $23.40
Bus, Train
19 h 47 min
1392 km.
from $5.43
Train
27 h 28 min
1392 km.
from $353.02
Bus, Plane
6 h 47 min
1392 km.
from $313.46
Train, Bus
26 h 14 min
1392 km.
from $151.91

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
30h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$206.52

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Ploieşti to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
24h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$130.43

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$304.35

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$326.09–$1,086.96
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$347.83–$815.22

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$347.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$652.17
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
10h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$456.52

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$217.39

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$22.83
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$7.61

Moldovan Railways (CFM)

Phone:
(+373) 22-832-040
Email:
Website:
railway.md/?l=ro
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.24

Transferoviar Calatori

Phone:
+40 238 434 380
Email:
Website:
transferoviarcalatori.ro/ro/
Train from Bucharest to Ploieşti
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.07–$2.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to train and bus which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 26h 14m.

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 29m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30h 15m.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Loekoeshaza and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 28m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Zurich?

The distance between Bucharest and Zurich is 1417 km. The road distance is 1795.6 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 which takes 19h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Zurich?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $173.91 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $293.48 and takes 27h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $141.30 - $206.52 and takes 30h 15m.

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 06:46 in Bucharest and 05:46 in Zurich.

Where does the Bucharest to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Zurich is 1796 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Bucharest to Zurich.

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

Book your Bucharest to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 987+ hotels available in Zurich. Prices start at $87.15 per night.
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