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 and fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 7m.

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 280.

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, München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.

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 train and bus which takes 18h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.

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 train which takes 23h 21m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 23h 27m.

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 8:04 PM in Alba Iulia and 7:04 PM 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 1217+ hotels available in Basel.

Alba Iulia to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Basel by bus, plane, train, night 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 47–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to SimeriaIr
2. Take the bus from Simeria to Mannheim
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
18h 15m
CHF 86–215
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen HbfRjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
23h 21m
CHF 114–256
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti
2. Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbEn
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
21h 44m
CHF 94–127
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 77–331
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 123–366
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
7h 7m
CHF 61–246
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 51m
CHF 127–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sebes to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
23h 27m
CHF 67–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
26h 23m
CHF 122–182
Drive 1,486.6 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Basel1,486.6 km
14h 52m
CHF 242–349

Alba Iulia to Basel by train

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23h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 114Cheapest Price

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

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 23h 21m. Alternatively, 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.

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