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

The cheapest way to get from Otopeni to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 34h 24m.

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 58m and costs SFr 55 - 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, Bahnhof via Piata 21 Decembrie 1989, Bucharest and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 24m.

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 1476 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 bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 25h 58m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Bucharest 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 24m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 31h 8m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 140 and takes 34h 24m.

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 4:53 PM in Otopeni and 3:53 PM 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 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Otopeni to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Otopeni to Basel by plane, bus, train, 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 24m
CHF 64–165
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 58m
CHF 56–167
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
25h 58m
CHF 152–302
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 187–286
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
29h 35m
CHF 191–267
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 19m
CHF 93–269
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
34h 24m
CHF 60–138
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 283–409
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 319–439

Otopeni to Basel by train

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31h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,475.9 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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) 4 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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