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Trip Overview

The train between Bucharest and Basel takes 38h 23m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 23m
Duration
1,956 km
Distance
CHF 231
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Basel train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Basel. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Basel at 18:52:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 38h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Basel? 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.

Map of how to get from Bucharest to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,956.1 km
  • Duration: 38h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 28h 22m.

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