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 $70 - $210 and takes 5h 27m.

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 27m and costs $70 - $210.

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 București, Autogara Militari via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 40m.

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 Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Bucharest?

The distance between Basel and Bucharest is 1492 km. The road distance is 1803.5 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 train and bus which takes 22h 10m and costs $100 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 6h 21m and costs $150 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 28h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 31h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 8:37 PM in Basel and 9:37 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 Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bucharest is 1804 km. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from Basel to Bucharest.

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

Book your Basel to Bucharest bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5417+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Basel to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, 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 Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
6h 21m
$159–425
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
5h 27m
$72–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
22h 10m
$101–266
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 34m
$386–586
Drive 1,803.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bucharestcar 1,803.5 km
18h 45m
$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 7m
$200–436
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
7h 55m
$194–507
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1921
31h 40m
$171–245
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
39h 31m
$153–198
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharestcar
20h 11m
$401–583

Basel to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 34mAverage Duration

$386Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,492.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 28h 34m.

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