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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bucharest is to fly which costs $80 - $280 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bucharest via Nuremberg Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Bucharest?

The distance between Basel and Bucharest is 1493 km. The road distance is 1803.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 25h 44m and costs $183 - $187.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Basel to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bucharest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Basel to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $95 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $183 - $187 and takes 25h 44m, you could also train via Innsbruck, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 28h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Bucharest bus arrive?

Basel to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:34 PM in Basel and 1:34 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Basel to Bucharest train arrive?

Basel to Bucharest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bucharest is 1804 km. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from Basel to Bucharest.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bucharest?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bucharest?

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
5h 22m
$96–307
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
9h 55m
$82–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Station to Bucharestbus
25h 44m
$184–187
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 56m
$377–740
Drive 1,803.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bucharestcar 1,803.6 km
18h 47m
$364–526
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
6h 31m
$130–344
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Take the train from Zuerich Flughafen to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 55m
$403–667
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Buzaubus
3. Take the bus from Buzău to Bucureşti Autogara DLSbus
39h 59m
$170–230

Basel to Bucharest by train

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Distance: 1,493.1 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bucharest via Nuremberg central bus station and Nuremberg Central Station in around 25h 44m.

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