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 $85 - $240 and takes 6h 17m.

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 - $220.

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 31h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Otopeni?

The distance between Basel and Otopeni is 1476 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 36m and costs $400 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 17m and costs $85 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 29h 36m, you could also bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 31h 58m.

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 7:39 PM in Basel and 8:39 PM 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 5455+ hotels available in Otopeni.

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

There are 8 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 17m
$86–237
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
$75–211
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
29h 36m
$408–746
Bus via Zurich
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
31h 58m
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
6h 2m
$136–348
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Colmarbus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Sfântu Gheorghebus
3. Take the bus from Sfântu Gheorghe to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
36h 58m
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 to Otopeni by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 36mAverage Duration

$408Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,475.8 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and four 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 Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, Gara de Nord, Piata Presei, and Piata Presei in around 29h 36m.

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