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 $75 - $220 and takes 5h 46m.

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 1489 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 41m and costs $430 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 train which takes 29h 41m and costs $430 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 31h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $240 and takes 6h 17m.

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 12:57 AM in Basel and 1:57 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 5477+ hotels available in Otopeni.

Basel to Otopeni - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Otopeni by train, plane, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
best
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
$137–345
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 41m
$438–773
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
31h 58m
Drive 1,809.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Otopenicar 1,809.4 km
18h 48m
$365–527
Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
6h 17m
$86–237
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 48m
$120–403
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Baden-Badentrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane FKB - BBU
8h
$98–438
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 to Otopeni by train and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 41mAverage Duration

$438Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.6 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Primaria Otopeni via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, Gara de Nord, Universitate, and Universitate in around 29h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Primaria Otopeni via Zurich Bus Station, Sinaia, and Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri in around 31h 58m.

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