How to travel from Zurich to Bucharest

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Bucharest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Bucharest is a bus with an average price of $131.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bucharest:

A bus is $79 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average $210.

A bus is $285 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average $415.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Bucharest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:

Train takes on average 30h 58m.

Bus takes on average 32h 25m.

The distance from Zurich to Bucharest is approximately 866 miles (1394 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Bucharest is:

• Around 73 flights per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Bucharest:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in București, Autogara Militari.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Bucharest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Bucharest by train.
• Travel with Swiss, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Pegasus to go to Bucharest by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Bucharest by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Bucharest with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
• 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Bucharest often also extend their vacation to go to Sofia, Budapest, Varna, Vienna, Istanbul. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bucharest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Bucharest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Bucharest, you can explore the National Museum of Art of Romania, stroll through the historic Cismigiu Gardens, and enjoy a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament. Attend a concert at the Romanian Athenaeum and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Bucharest's Old Town. Don't miss the iconic sights like the Palace of the Parliament, Romanian Athenaeum, Village Museum, Herăstrău Park, and the lively Old Town district.

Typically, spending three to four days in Bucharest allows visitors to explore major attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Old Town, and Herăstrău Park, and experience the local culture and cuisine.