The average train between Arad and Basel takes 22h 13m and the fastest train takes 19h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arad and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 22h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Arad to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Basel station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
Arad to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Arad to Basel train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arad and Basel is 1,054.4 km. The road distance is 1,554 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Basel Bad Bf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 17h 34m.