What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 23h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel is to bus and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Lancrăm and Sebes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Basel?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Basel is 1336 km. The road distance is 1486.6 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel without a car is to night train and train which takes 20h 44m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Alba Iulia to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Basel bus from?

Alba Iulia to Basel bus services, operated by Transmarian, depart from Sebes station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Basel train from?

Alba Iulia to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Basel?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Basel is to bus which takes 23h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 260 and takes 21h 32m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Basel bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Basel bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 3:08 AM in Alba Iulia and 2:08 AM in Basel.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Basel train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Basel is 1487 km. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Alba Iulia to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Basel.

Alba Iulia to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Basel by bus, plane, night train, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)CLJ - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 47–232
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
20h 44m
CHF 174–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sebes to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
23h 27m
CHF 67–112
Drive 1,486.6 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Basel1,486.6 km
14h 52m
CHF 242–349
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Basel (BSL)SBZ - BSL
6h 42m
CHF 60–255
Bus to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Timisoara Airport
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)TSR - BSL
7h 19m
CHF 72–312
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CLJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 41m
CHF 118–326
Bus to Sibiu, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SBZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
9h 26m
CHF 126–289
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to LokoshazaIr
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
21h 32m
CHF 164–260
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
26h 48m
CHF 122–192

Alba Iulia to Basel by night train and train

7Weekly Services

20h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,336 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Basel, Switzerland?

Transmarian operates a bus from Sebes to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 21h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alba Iulia to Basel SBB via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 21h 32m.

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