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ITZurich to Bucharest Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Bucharest (Romania) · about 1395 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Bucharest, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €353.30 for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €61.47 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 30 h 50 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Bucharest: what to expect
Zurich and Bucharest are about 1395 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Romania. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1395 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Bucharest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Bucharest
- Bucharest's Berăria H is described as one of the largest beer halls in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Making the 480 chandeliers of Bucharest's Palace of the Parliament took two years. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Bucharest's enormous Palace of the Parliament sinks about 6 mm into the ground every year. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Bucharest
How long does the journey from Zurich to Bucharest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 30 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Bucharest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €61.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €353.30. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Bucharest?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €353.30 and the lowest bus fare €61.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Bucharest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.