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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £100, while a flight costs an average of £498.
Distance: 1394 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£498 Average Price | £100 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price | £348 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 37m Average total duration 33h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 50m Average total duration 26h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.2 - 8.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Bucharest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bucharest:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average £163.
A coach is £398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average £498.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 50m.
Coach takes on average 33h 37m.
You'll arrive about 14h 55m sooner (4h 31m by flight vs 19h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £498 compared to roughly £348 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bucharest from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich to Bucharest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EC 191 · RJX 261 · IC 73FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
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AF1293 · AF1088Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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The most popular day trips by train from Bucharest are Sinaia, Brașov, Ploieşti, Târgovişte and Piteşti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bucharest on Omio.
Sinaia is a mountain resort in the Bucegi Mountains, known for Peleș Castle and Sinaia Monastery. Royal heritage, pine forests and winter sports give it a refined yet outdoorsy character.
Brașov is known for its medieval Saxon centre, the Black Church and a setting beneath Tampa Mountain. It feels lively but relaxed, with cobbled streets, café culture and quick access to castles and mountain scenery.
Ploieşti is a southern Romanian city best known for its long ties to the oil industry. Its broad streets, practical atmosphere and specialised museums give it a distinctly historical and industrial character.
Piteşti is a southern Romanian city known for its automotive industry, especially its long association with Dacia. Broad streets, green spaces and the Argeş setting give it a practical, lived-in character.
Travel to Bucharest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Bucharest.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Bucharest:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average £163.
A coach is £398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Bucharest costing on average £498.
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 50m.
Coach takes on average 33h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Bucharest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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