The distance between Zurich and Bucharest is around 1,416km (880 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Zurich to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).
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Take the bus to Ploieşti and then to Bucharest.
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Take the train to Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.
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There are several options for getting from Zurich to Bucharest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $110 and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $420.
The distance between Zurich and Bucharest is around 1,416km (880 miles).
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Zurich and Bucharest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx $420.
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $110 for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Swiss Railways, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Zurich and Bucharest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 2h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ploieşti and Ploieşti. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Transmarian and Comanto Trans run regular bus services between Zurich and Bucharest. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Zurich and Bucharest. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Zurich and Bucharest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 20m.
Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia and LOT fly between Zurich and Bucharest. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) and and arrive into Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). These flights usually take around 2h 20m.
The flight from Zurich to Bucharest typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Zurich (ZRH) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Bucharest. The distance is around 1,795km (1,115 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Bucharest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around $420.
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | $420($420) | every 10 mins | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | $225($225) | every 3 hours | 1,580km (982 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | $110($110) | 3 times a week | 2,175km (1,352 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | $570($570) | once daily | 1,869km (1,161 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 1 day 2h | $460($460) | twice daily | 1,900km (1,181 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | $360($360) | on demand | 1,795km (1,115 miles) |
Air Serbia
LOT
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Transmarian
Comanto Trans
The following major airports near Bucharest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Romania and internationally.