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 190 and takes 6h 21m.

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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Saturn and Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 3m.

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 bus which takes 29h 3m and costs .

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 Transfer Low Cost, depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport 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 bus, which costs and takes 29h 3m, you could also train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 550 and takes 31h 8m.

Where does the Otopeni to Basel bus arrive?

Otopeni to Basel bus services, operated by Transfer Low Cost, arrive at Brașov station.

What is the time difference between Otopeni and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Otopeni. It is currently 5:14 AM in Otopeni and 4:14 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 1808 km. It takes approximately 18h 42m to drive from Otopeni to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ 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, 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)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)BBU - BSL
5h 55m
CHF 60–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brașov
2. Take the bus from Brasov to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
29h 3m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
31h 8m
CHF 188–508
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
29h 42m
CHF 191–277
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 20m
CHF 98–249
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich Bus Station1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
33h 53m
CHF 86–202
Drive 1,808.5 km
1. Drive from Otopeni to Basel1,808.5 km
18h 42m
CHF 288–415
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Otopeni to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
19h 51m
CHF 322–458

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 bus from Primaria Otopeni to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Brașov, Saturn, Toamnei, and Brasov in around 29h 3m.

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