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Basel to Craiova trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Craiova takes 36h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel to Craiova. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

36h 48m
Duration
1,760 km
Distance
$279
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Craiova train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Basel and Craiova. The service departs Basel at 4:36 AM at night, which arrives into Craiova at 18:24:00. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 36h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)36h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Craiova? 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: 1,760.5 km
  • Duration: 36h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Craiova via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 26h 6m.

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