What is the cheapest way to get from Arad to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Arad to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Arad to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Arad to Basel is to train and fly which takes 7h 20m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Arad and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Arad to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Arad and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Arad to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from Arad to Basel?

The distance between Arad and Basel is 1146 km. The road distance is 1245.3 km.

How do I travel from Arad to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Arad to Basel without a car is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280.

How long does it take to get from Arad to Basel?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Arad to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arad to Basel bus from?

Arad to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arad station.

Where do I catch the Arad to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Arad to Basel?

The best way to get from Arad to Basel is to train which takes 16h 53m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 27m.

Where does the Arad to Basel bus arrive?

Arad to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Arad and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 1:42 PM in Arad and 12:42 PM in Basel.

Where does the Arad to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arad to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Basel is 1245 km. It takes approximately 12h 45m to drive from Arad to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Arad to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Arad to Basel by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)plane TSR - BSL
7h 20m
CHF 54–231
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
8h
CHF 47–148
Train
1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
16h 53m
CHF 169–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arad to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
20h 27m
Drive 1,245.3 km
1. Drive from Arad to Baselcar 1,245.3 km
12h 45m
CHF 197–284
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 14m
CHF 130–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea to Colmarbus
3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
30h 14m

Arad to Basel by train

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16h 53mAverage Duration

CHF 169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.6 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Arad to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station in around 20h 27m.

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