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Basel to Cluj-Napoca trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Cluj-Napoca takes 37h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Basel to Cluj-Napoca. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

37h 52m
Duration
1,704 km
Distance
$277
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Basel to Cluj-Napoca train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Basel and Cluj-Napoca. The service departs Basel at 4:36 AM at night, which arrives into Cluj-Napoca at 19:28:00. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 37h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetÖBB EuroCityHungarian Railways (MÁV)37h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Cluj-Napoca? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,704.2 km
  • Duration: 37h 52m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluj Napoca via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 24h 1m.

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