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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Alba Iulia is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Alba Iulia is to fly and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $55 - $290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Alba Iulia via Sebeş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Alba Iulia?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Alba Iulia. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Alba Iulia via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Basel and Alba Iulia is 1337 km. The road distance is 1484 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Alba Iulia without a car is to train and bus via Mannheim which takes 18h 43m and costs $100 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Basel to Alba Iulia, including transfers.

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

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

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

Basel to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Alba Iulia?

The best way to get from Basel to Alba Iulia is to train which takes 22h 21m and costs $290 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 22h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Basel to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Sebes station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:11 PM in Basel and 4:11 PM in Alba Iulia.

Where does the Basel to Alba Iulia train arrive?

Basel to Alba Iulia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Alba Iulia?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Alba Iulia is 1484 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Basel to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 308+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Basel to Cluj-Napoca, bus
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BSL - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
7h 6m
$60–285
Train, bus via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof12 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mannheim to Simeria
4. Take the train from Simeria to Alba Iulia
18h 43m
$106–188
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iulia347
22h 21m
$295–448
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGRjx
3. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-KeletiEn
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Alba Iulia347
23h 59m
$271–405
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iulia
8h 12m
$144–408
Fly Basel to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sibiu (SBZ)BSL - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iulia
7h 55m
$77–315
Fly Basel to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)BSL - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timisoara Airport to Alba Iulia
8h 9m
$90–390
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Sebes
22h 30m
$81–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sebeș1921
25h 42m
$146–232
Drive 1,484 km
1. Drive from Basel to Alba Iulia1,484 km
14h 55m
$300–433
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Alba Iulia
14h 43m
$361–513

Basel to Alba Iulia by train

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22h 21mAverage Duration

$295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,337.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Alba Iulia via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 22h 21m. Alternatively, Transmarian operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Sebes 3 times a week. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 21h 40m.

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