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 $110 - $200 and takes 25h 31m.

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 8m and costs $65 - $320.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Alba Iulia via Zurich Bus Station and Sebeş. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.

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 21h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Alba Iulia?

The distance between Basel and Alba Iulia is 1338 km. The road distance is 1484.6 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 which takes 21h 14m and costs $310 - $480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 21h 14m and costs $310 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 25h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Alba Iulia bus arrive?

Basel to Alba Iulia bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Alba Iulia?

Alba Iulia is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:43 AM in Basel and 4:43 AM 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 1485 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Basel to Alba Iulia.

Where can I stay near Alba Iulia?

There are 299+ hotels available in Alba Iulia.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Alba Iulia by plane, bus, 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
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BSL - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus
7h 8m
$67–319
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iuliatrain 347
21h 14m
$312–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sebeșbus FlixBus 1921
25h 31m
$118–199
Drive 1,484.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Alba Iuliacar 1,484.6 km
15h 1m
$300–433
Fly Basel to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane BSL - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus
8h 1m
$93–355
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ZRH - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Alba Iuliabus
8h 13m
$163–398
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Sibiu, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane ZRH - SBZ
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus
9h 11m
$179–424
Fly Basel to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Alba Iuliatrain
12h 7m
$134–312
Bus via Cluj-Napoca
1. Take the bus from Basel to Colmarbus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Alba Iuliabus
33h 22m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Alba Iuliacar
14h 49m
$361–513

Basel to Alba Iulia by train

7Weekly Trains

21h 14mAverage Duration

$312Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Alba Iulia.

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Distance: 1,338.2 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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 21h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Alba Iulia via Zurich Bus Station and Sebeş in around 25h 31m.

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