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 $45 - $120 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 28m and costs $60 - $300.

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 Sebeș. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.

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 which takes 22h 44m and costs $45 - $120.

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 $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $390 and takes 25h 1m, you could also bus via Sebeș, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 25h.

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 7:23 AM in Basel and 8:23 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.

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 1315+ 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)plane BSL - CLJ
4h 28m
$63–297
Train, bus
cheapest
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
$47–119
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
$244–387
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
$148–370
Bus via Sebeș
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Sebesbus
2. Take the bus from Sebeș to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus 961 / ...
25h
$84–142
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain
3. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
26h 11m
$292–427
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Colmarbus 108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
30h 57m
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
$341–493

Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train and bus

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22h 44mAverage 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluj Napoca via Zürich HB, Feldkirch, and Budapest-Keleti in around 25h 1m.

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