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

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Romania to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Piata Unirii and arriving at Basel SBB via Bucharest and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Basel SBB via Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 58m.

How far is it from Romania to Basel?

The distance between Romania and Basel is 1514 km. The road distance is 1802.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Romania to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Aachen which takes 23h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Romania to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Basel bus from?

Romania to Basel bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Romania to Basel?

The best way to get from Romania to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 30h 58m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 170 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Romania to Basel bus arrive?

Romania to Basel bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Frankfurt station.

What is the time difference between Romania and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 7:54 AM in Romania and 6:54 AM in Basel.

Where does the Romania to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Romania to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Basel is 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Romania to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Romania 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 Iași International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Basel (BSL)plane IAS - BSL
2h 53m
CHF 63–236
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 38m
CHF 54–165
Bus, train via Aachen
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
23h 16m
CHF 94–262
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 / ...
30h 58m
CHF 187–288
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 26m
CHF 199–316
Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)plane TSR - BSL
4h 38m
CHF 64–225
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CLJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 4m
CHF 119–303
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 42m
CHF 112–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33 / ...
29h 15m
CHF 145–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
33h 17m
CHF 149–291
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Baselcar 1,802.6 km
18h 49m
CHF 286–413
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
19h 56m
CHF 321–456

Romania to Basel by train

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30h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,513.7 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Romania and Basel, Switzerland?

Ulendo Airlink and Austrian Airlines fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Universitate to Basel SBB via Gara de Nord, Bucuresti Nord, Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 30h 58m.

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