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 29m.

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 29m 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 Bucharest via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Bucharest?

The distance between Basel and Bucharest is 1493 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 via Aachen which takes 22h 10m and costs $140 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 23m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 28h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $200 and takes 27h 49m.

Where does the Basel to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Basel and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:31 AM in Basel and 12:31 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.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5432+ 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 23m
$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)plane BSL - BBU
5h 29m
$72–208
Train, bus via Aachen
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
$144–543
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 Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
28h 35m
$406–744
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 8m
$204–446
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 54m
$196–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharestbus
27h 49m
$180–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bucharestbus FlixBus 1921
32h 38m
$178–356
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
$411–573

Basel to Bucharest by train

7Weekly Trains

28h 35mAverage Duration

$406Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,493.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and four 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 35m.

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