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 45 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 40m.

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 4h 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 260.

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, Bahnhof via Bucharest and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 22m.

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 31h.

How far is it from Romania to Basel?

The distance between Romania and Basel is 1087 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 22h 45m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 4h 39m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 31h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 22m.

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 12:46 PM in Romania and 11:46 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 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Romania to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Romania to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)plane TSR - BSL
4h 39m
CHF 64–255
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 40m
CHF 49–235
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 Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
22h 45m
CHF 92–251
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
CHF 185–286
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 28m
CHF 199–311
Fly Iași International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Basel (BSL)plane IAS - BSL
5h 5m
CHF 79–285
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 28m
CHF 169–373
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 5m
CHF 127–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
27h 22m
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 46m
CHF 149–286
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Baselcar 1,802.6 km
18h 49m
CHF 285–412

Romania to Basel by train

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31hAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,087 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Romania and Basel, Switzerland?

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL) 6 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 31h.

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