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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 27h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Basel. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Ploieşti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Basel SBB via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 49m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Basel?

The distance between Bucharest and Basel is 1490 km. The road distance is 1802.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 22h 1m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Bucharest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Basel bus from?

Bucharest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Basel train from?

Bucharest to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Basel?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 290 and takes 28h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 27h 51m.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel bus arrive?

Bucharest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ploiești station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 1:50 AM in Bucharest and 12:50 AM in Basel.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel train arrive?

Bucharest to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Basel is 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Bucharest to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Basel.

Bucharest to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Basel by plane, bus, train, 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 Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)OTP - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 115–273
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
5h 40m
CHF 53–165
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
22h 1m
CHF 80–228
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
28h 49m
CHF 191–289
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Basel1,802.6 km
18h 49m
CHF 294–424
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 35m
CHF 161–317
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)OTP - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
8h 50m
CHF 133–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
27h 51m
CHF 77–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
32h 5m
CHF 150–218
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzău
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Colmar
3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel SbbTer
38h 15m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
19h 55m
CHF 325–463

Bucharest to Basel by train

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28h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,490.2 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Basel SBB via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 28h 49m.

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