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

The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 200 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Basel is to train and fly which takes 9h 41m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Craiova and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Basel. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Deva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Craiova and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Basel. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

How far is it from Craiova to Basel?

The distance between Craiova and Basel is 1518 km. The road distance is 1608.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Craiova to Basel without a car is to train which takes 25h 50m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Craiova to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Basel bus from?

Craiova to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.

Where do I catch the Craiova to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Craiova to Basel?

The best way to get from Craiova to Basel is to train which takes 25h 50m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 27h 33m.

Where does the Craiova to Basel bus arrive?

Craiova to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Deva station.

What is the time difference between Craiova and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Craiova. It is currently 5:19 PM in Craiova and 4:19 PM in Basel.

Where does the Craiova to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Craiova to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Basel is 1608 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Craiova to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Craiova to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 12 ways to get from Craiova to Basel by train, plane, bus, night 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.

Train to Sibiu, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Craiova to Sibiu
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Basel (BSL)SBZ - BSL
10h 59m
CHF 76–274
Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidin
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Sever
3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)SOF - BSL
15h 6m
CHF 56–199
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
25h 50m
CHF 173–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Deva1948
2. Take the bus from Deva to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
27h 33m
CHF 80–138
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Craiova to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
27h 38m
CHF 185–279
Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharest
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)BBU - BSL
9h 41m
CHF 69–185
Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharest
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
10h 46m
CHF 107–281
Train, bus to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, fly to Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severin
2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Niš, Autobuska Stanica
3. Fly from Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI) to Mulhouse (MLH)INI - MLH
13h 10m
CHF 62–464
Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Craiova to Orşova
2. Take the bus from Tekija to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BEG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
14h 51m
CHF 119–317
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Deva
2. Take the bus from Deva to Zurich Bus Station
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
29h 40m
CHF 134–208
Drive 1,608.2 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Basel1,608.2 km
17h 41m
CHF 256–370
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Craiova to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
17h 36m
CHF 287–407

Craiova to Basel by train

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25h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,518.1 km
Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a train from Craiova to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 25h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Deva in around 27h 33m.

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