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 $65 - $320 and takes 8h 37m.

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 53m and costs $85 - $330.

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 and arriving at Band via Baden-Baden and Târgu Mureș. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Transylvania?

The distance between Basel and Transylvania is 1316 km. The road distance is 1474.1 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 4m and costs $350 - $550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 Pavluks Trans, depart from Basel station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Transylvania?

The best way to get from Basel to Transylvania is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $85 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 25h 4m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 29h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Transylvania bus arrive?

Basel to Transylvania bus services, operated by Pavluks Trans, arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Basel to Transylvania?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Transylvania is 1474 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Basel to Transylvania.

Where can I stay near Transylvania?

There are 368+ hotels available in Transylvania.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Transylvania 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 Tirgu Mures
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane BSL - TGM
4h 53m
$86–330
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
8h 37m
$67–319
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 Alba Iuliatrain 347
4. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Chirileu h.train
25h 4m
$352–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Baden-Badenbus Kyiv-Lyon / ...
2. Take the bus from Baden-Baden to Târgu Mureșbus
29h 6m
Drive 1,474.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Transylvaniacar 1,474.1 km
17h 21m
$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
9h 42m
$164–398
Fly Basel to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane BSL - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Unghenibus
10h 48m
$107–370
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
30h 26m
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 Târgu Mureştrain
31h
$167–282
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 Transylvaniacar
17h 9m
$361–513

Basel (BSL) to Tirgu Mures (TGM) flights

2Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Transylvania.

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Distance: 1,316.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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 Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Alba Iulia, and Chirileu h. in around 25h 4m.

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