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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus which costs $60 - $140 and takes 22h 46m.

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 $60 - $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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Sebes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 9m.

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 Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Basel and Cluj-Napoca is 1236 km. The road distance is 1394.9 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 which takes 22h 46m and costs $60 - $140.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof 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 $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 25h 28m, you could also bus via Sebeș, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 25h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Cluj-Napoca bus arrive?

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

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

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:07 AM in Basel and 1:07 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 51m to drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

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Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Basel to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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)BSL - CLJ
4h 28m
$63–337
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
22h 46m
$60–134
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
25h 28m
$197–332
Drive 1,394.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca1,394.9 km
15h 51m
$282–407
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ZRH - CLJ
5h 34m
$148–450
Bus via Sebeș
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Sebes
2. Take the bus from Sebes to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
25h 9m
$83–142
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGRjx
3. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-KeletiEn
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
26h 52m
$267–402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Colmar108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
30h 47m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Cluj-Napoca
15h 39m
$341–493

Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train and bus

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22h 46mAverage 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 train from Basel SBB to Cluj Napoca via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 25h 28m.

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