How to travel from Geneva to Bucharest, Romania
The distance between Geneva and Bucharest is around 1,591km (988 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Geneva to Bucharest by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bucharest → Geneva if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost$160($160)
+ 4 others3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Zürich HB then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost$730($730)
Multiple train operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Bucharest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geneva to Bucharest by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $160 and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Geneva and Bucharest is around 1,591km (988 miles).
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Geneva and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx $160.
The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $160 for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB and Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Geneva and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 4h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geneva and Bucharest. We recommend that you fly from Geneva (GVA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geneva and Bucharest. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Geneva and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 35m.
Wizz Air, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, LOT and Air France fly between Geneva and Bucharest. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 35m.
The flight from Geneva to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Geneva (GVA) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Geneva and Bucharest. The distance is around 2,068km (1,285 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around $160.
Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Bucharest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 3h 10m | $160($160) | every 10 mins | 1,591km (988 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | $190($190) | every 3 hours | 1,849km (1,149 miles) |
| Train to Olten, Fly | 5h 45m | $365($365) | hourly | 1,742km (1,083 miles) |
| Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly | 5h 50m | $590($590) | every 30 mins | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
Train | 1 day 4h | $730($730) | once daily | 2,142km (1,331 miles) |
Drive | 20h 40m | $415($415) | on demand | 2,068km (1,285 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geneva and Bucharest
Bus companies
Transmarian
Comanto Trans
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Airports near Bucharest
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
Craiova Airport (CRA)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Bucharest