What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 23h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $75 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cluj-Napoca via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Zürich HB, Feldkirch and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Basel and Cluj-Napoca is 1236 km. The road distance is 1395.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Vienna which takes 20h 18m and costs $170 - $330.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cluj-Napoca bus from?

Basel to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cluj-Napoca train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 23h 44m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $410 and takes 25h 1m.

Where does the Basel to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

Basel to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 1:47 AM in Basel and 2:47 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Basel to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cluj-Napoca is 1395 km. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BSL - CLJ
4h 28m
$79–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus stationbus 006
2. Take the bus from Bregenz to Cluj-Napocabus
23h 44m
$47–75
Train, bus via Vienna
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 Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradeabus
5. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
20h 18m
$177–328
Drive 1,395.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cluj-Napocacar 1,395.4 km
15h 57m
$282–407
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ZRH - CLJ
5h 34m
$150–368
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
25h 1m
$251–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Squarebus
26h 32m
$122–204
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napocacar
15h 44m
$351–493

Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train

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25h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,236 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Ulendo Airlink and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cluj-Napoca via Bregenz in around 23h 44m.

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