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 $80 - $420 and takes 22h 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 57m and costs $70 - $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, Brausebad and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Basel Euroairport FR and Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 30m.

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 Sargans, Feldkirch and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Basel and Cluj-Napoca is 1251 km. The road distance is 1392.5 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 44m and costs $80 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 Euroairport FR 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 train which takes 24h 35m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 4h 57m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 31h 30m.

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 12:12 AM in Basel and 1:12 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 Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cluj-Napoca is 1392 km. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1377+ 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 train, plane, bus, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ZRH - CLJ
6h 6m
$151–380
Fly Basel to Cluj-Napoca
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BSL - CLJ
4h 57m
$74–335
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
22h 44m
$85–411
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
24h 35m
$202–506
Drive 1,392.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cluj-Napocacar 1,392.5 km
15h 50m
$281–406
Fly Basel to Tirgu Mures, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane BSL - TGM
2. Take the bus from Târgu Mures Airport to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus
7h 7m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
27h 8m
$332–744
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
31h 30m

Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train and bus

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22h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,250.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluj Napoca via Sargans, Feldkirch, and Budapest-Keleti in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, Ulendo Airlink flies from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice a week.

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