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Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Bucharest takes 32h 2m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Basel to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 2m
Duration
1,978 km
Distance
$459
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Bucharest train times

Trains run 4 times a week between Basel and Bucharest. The service departs Basel at 4:36 AM at night, which arrives into Bucharest at 13:38:00. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 32h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB32h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB32h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB32h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bucharest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,977.9 km
  • Duration: 32h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 35m.

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