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

The cheapest way to get from Otopeni to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Otopeni to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Otopeni and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Otopeni to Basel. However, there are services departing from Primaria Otopeni and arriving at Basel SBB via Piata 21 Decembrie 1989, București, Autogara Militari and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Otopeni and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Otopeni to Basel. However, there are services departing from Patinoar PO and arriving at Basel SBB via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 8m.

How far is it from Otopeni to Basel?

The distance between Otopeni and Basel is 1475 km. The road distance is 1808.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Otopeni to Basel without a car is to train which takes 31h 8m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Otopeni to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Otopeni to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Otopeni to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Otopeni to Basel?

The best way to get from Otopeni to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 31h 8m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 190 and takes 34h 29m.

Where does the Otopeni to Basel bus arrive?

Otopeni to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Otopeni and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Otopeni. It is currently 10:04 AM in Otopeni and 9:04 AM in Basel.

Where does the Otopeni to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Otopeni to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Otopeni to Basel is 1809 km. It takes approximately 18h 52m to drive from Otopeni to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Otopeni to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Otopeni to Basel by plane, train, 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.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 63–185
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 55m
CHF 60–167
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 / ...
31h 8m
CHF 188–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Stationbus 1921
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
34h 29m
CHF 80–184
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Tgv / ...
29h 42m
CHF 191–277
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 20m
CHF 93–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Sfântu Gheorghebus
2. Take the bus from Sfântu Gheorghe to Colmarbus
3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
37h 7m
Drive 1,808.5 km
1. Drive from Otopeni to Baselcar 1,808.5 km
18h 52m
CHF 291–421
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Otopeni to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
19h 59m
CHF 324–461

Otopeni to Basel by train

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31h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,474.6 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Lufthansa City, Lufthansa, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Patinoar PO to Basel SBB via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 31h 8m.

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