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

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

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 28h 1m.

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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 45m.

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 21h 55m and costs SFr 70 - 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 Bucuresti Nord 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 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 29h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 28h 1m.

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 10:35 AM in Bucharest and 9:35 AM in Basel.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Basel is 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 39m to drive from Bucharest to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 945+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 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)plane OTP - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 120–263
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
5h 40m
CHF 53–165
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
21h 55m
CHF 74–223
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
29h 45m
CHF 188–284
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Baselcar 1,802.6 km
18h 39m
CHF 288–416
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 35m
CHF 155–347
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploieștibus 3908 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ploieşti to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
28h 1m
CHF 72–126
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Stationbus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
31h 40m
CHF 88–192
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Buzăubus
2. Take the bus from Buzau to Colmarbus
3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
38h 15m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
19h 49m
CHF 322–458

Bucharest to Basel by train

7Weekly Trains

29h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 188Cheapest 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 seven other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 29h 45m.

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