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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Transylvania is to fly and bus which costs $75 - $340 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Transylvania is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $160 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Transylvania?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Transylvania. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Târgu Mureș via Karlsruhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Transylvania?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Transylvania. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chirileu h. via Sargans, Wien Hbf and Alba Iulia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Transylvania?

The distance between Basel and Transylvania is 1316 km. The road distance is 1473.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Transylvania without a car is to train which takes 25h 18m and costs $330 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Basel to Transylvania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Transylvania bus from?

Basel to Transylvania bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Transylvania train from?

Basel to Transylvania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Transylvania?

The best way to get from Basel to Transylvania is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 25h 18m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 28h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Transylvania bus arrive?

Basel to Transylvania bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Basel to Transylvania train arrive?

Basel to Transylvania train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Transylvania?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Transylvania is 1474 km. It takes approximately 17h 27m to drive from Basel to Transylvania.

Where can I stay near Transylvania?

There are 396+ hotels available in Transylvania.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Transylvania by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Basel to Tirgu Mures
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane BSL - TGM
4h 54m
$160–367
Fly Basel to Cluj-Napoca, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BSL - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Mureşbus
7h 26m
$76–338
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Alba Iuliatrain 347
4. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Chirileu h.train
25h 18m
$336–735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Târgu Mureșbus
28h 8m
Drive 1,473.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Transylvaniacar 1,473.9 km
17h 27m
$298–430
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ZRH - CLJ
3. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Târgu Mureşbus
8h 25m
$193–475
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 Târgu Mureșbus
29h 9m
Train, bus via Sebeș
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Sebeșbus
3. Take the train from Sebeş Alba to Vidrasău h.train
29h 39m
$216–395

Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM) flights

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Distance: 1,316.1 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Ulendo Airlink flies from Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Transylvania via Sargans, Wien Hbf, Alba Iulia, and Chirileu h. in around 25h 18m.

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