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 75 - SFr 290 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Craiova to Basel is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 14m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

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 SBB via Deva and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Craiova to Basel?

The distance between Craiova and Basel is 1723 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 30m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m 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 30m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 180 and takes 29h 51m.

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 8:37 AM in Craiova and 7:37 AM 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 50m to drive from Craiova to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Craiova to Basel?

Book your Craiova to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Craiova to Basel by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 14m
CHF 107–276
Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Basel (BSL)plane SOF - BSL
15h 6m
CHF 56–198
Train
1. Take the train from Craiova 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 Tgv / ...
25h 30m
CHF 184–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Devabus
2. Take the bus from Deva to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 108 / ...
29h 51m
CHF 123–180
Drive 1,608.2 km
1. Drive from Craiova to Baselcar 1,608.2 km
17h 50m
CHF 257–371
Train to Sibiu, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Craiova to Sibiutrain
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Basel (BSL)plane SBZ - BSL
10h 59m
CHF 76–284
Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Craiova to Bucharesttrain
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
9h 41m
CHF 64–185
Train, bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Craiova to Orşovatrain
2. Take the bus from Tekija to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BEG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
14h 51m
CHF 119–339
Train, bus to Niš Constantine The Great Airport, fly to Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Craiova to Drobeta Turnu-Severintrain
2. Take the bus from Kladovo to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
3. Fly from Niš Constantine The Great Airport (INI) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane INI - MLH
13h 10m
CHF 67–420
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Mediaşbus
2. Take the bus from Mediaş to Bregenzbus
3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Tgv / ...
36h 30m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Craiova to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
17h 43m
CHF 287–408

Craiova to Basel by train

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25h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,722.5 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Basel SBB via Deva and Zurich Bus Station in around 29h 51m.

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