The average train between Basel and Bucharest takes 32h 56m and the fastest train takes 31h 31m. There is at least one train per day 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.
Trains run once daily between Basel and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:07 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 32h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bucharest station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.
Basel to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Basel and Bucharest is 1,469.4 km. The road distance is 1,978 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 35m.
