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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arad is to bus which costs $95 - $170 and takes 20h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arad is to fly and bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arad?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arad. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Arad via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arad?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arad. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arad via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Arad?

The distance between Basel and Arad is 1128 km. The road distance is 1245.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arad without a car is to train which takes 18h 25m and costs $210 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Basel to Arad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Arad train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Arad?

The best way to get from Basel to Arad is to train which takes 18h 25m and costs $210 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 20h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Arad bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Arad?

Arad is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:03 PM in Basel and 12:03 AM in Arad.

Where does the Basel to Arad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Arad?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arad is 1246 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Basel to Arad.

Where can I stay near Arad?

There are 366+ hotels available in Arad.

Basel to Arad - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Arad by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly Basel to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Szolnoktrain
3. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain
8h 38m
$87–248
Fly Basel to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane BSL - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timişoara to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus
7h 12m
$68–292
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 Budapest-Keletitrain Ec
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain Ic
18h 25m
$219–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Aradbus FlixBus 1921
20h 12m
$97–167
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain Ic
20h 25m
$294–454
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Szolnoktrain
4. Take the train from Szolnok to Aradtrain
9h 48m
$195–377
Bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Aradbus
26h 52m
Drive 1,245.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Aradcar 1,245.9 km
12h 39m
$252–363

Basel to Arad by train

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18h 25mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,128.4 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arad via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Arad via Zurich Bus Station in around 20h 12m.

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