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 250 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 270.

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 40m.

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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 25h 53m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 450.

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 train from?

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

Train 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 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 340 and takes 30h 40m.

What is the time difference between Romania and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 8:17 PM in Romania and 7:17 PM 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 50m to drive from Romania to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1337+ 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, 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 64–265
Fly Cluj-Napoca to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)plane CLJ - BSL
4h 41m
CHF 30–240
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
25h 53m
CHF 177–442
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 Ic3 / ...
30h 40m
CHF 207–336
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 201–321
Fly Iași International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Basel (BSL)plane IAS - BSL
5h 5m
CHF 104–305
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 130–294
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Basel (BSL)plane BBU - BSL
5h 40m
CHF 49–245
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 47m
CHF 114–306
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
7h 56m
CHF 65–242
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 151–296
Drive 1,802.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Baselcar 1,802.6 km
18h 50m
CHF 295–425

Romania to Basel by train

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30h 40mAverage Duration

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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) once daily. 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 40m.

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