What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Otopeni?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Otopeni is to fly which costs $90 - $230 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Otopeni?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Otopeni is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $75 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Otopeni?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Otopeni. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Primaria Otopeni via Zurich Bus Station, Sinaia and Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Otopeni?

The distance between Basel and Otopeni is 1477 km. The road distance is 1809.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Otopeni without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Otopeni without a car is to train which takes 29h 12m and costs $400 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Basel to Otopeni, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Otopeni bus from?

Basel to Otopeni bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Otopeni?

The best way to get from Basel to Otopeni is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $90 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $600 and takes 29h 12m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 32h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Otopeni bus arrive?

Basel to Otopeni bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Otopeni?

Otopeni is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:23 AM in Basel and 4:23 AM in Otopeni.

Can I drive from Basel to Otopeni?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Otopeni is 1809 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Basel to Otopeni.

Where can I stay near Otopeni?

There are 5396+ hotels available in Otopeni.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Otopeni 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 14m
$91–227
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 46m
$75–221
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
29h 12m
$405–597
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sinaiabus
3. Take the bus from Sinaia to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
32h 13m
Drive 1,809.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Otopenicar 1,809.4 km
18h 48m
$365–527
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
5h 59m
$142–366
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 41m
$141–388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Sfântu Gheorghebus
4. Take the bus from Sfântu Gheorghe to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
35h 53m
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 Otopenicar
20h 14m
$411–573

Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,477.1 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and six other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Primaria Otopeni via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord, Gara de Nord, Piața Victoriei, and Piata Victoriei in around 29h 12m.

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