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 $65 - $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 $65 - $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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Ploiești. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Bucharest?

The distance between Basel and Bucharest is 1492 km. The road distance is 1803 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 via Aachen which takes 22h 20m and costs $110 - $260.

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 Transmarian, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 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 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 28h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $150 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Bucharest bus arrive?

Basel to Bucharest bus services, operated by Transmarian, arrive at Ploieşti station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 9:11 PM in Basel and 10:11 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 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 38m to drive from Basel to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5352+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Basel to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 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)BSL - OTP
6h 21m
$154–335
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BSL - BBU
5h 27m
$67–208
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
22h 20m
$113–256
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
28h 42m
$385–568
Drive 1,803 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bucharest1,803 km
18h 38m
$364–525
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
6h 7m
$199–408
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STR - OTP
7h 51m
$177–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Ploieşti
2. Take the bus from Ploiești to București, Autogara Militari3908 / ...
27h 51m
$95–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militari1921
31h 57m
$185–278
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
39h 31m
$152–196
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Bucharest
20h 2m
$401–573

Basel to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 42mAverage Duration

$385Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Bucuresti Nord via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Meidling in around 28h 42m.

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