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There are 10 ways to get from Arad to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
    17h 3m
    CHF 166–255

  2. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Basel

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane plane BUD - BSL
    8h 32m
    CHF 57–216

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N982 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBBbus bus FlixBus N191
    21h 21m
    CHF 107–163

  4. Drive  1,245.5 km

    1. Drive from Arad to Baselcar car 1,245.5 km
    12h 47m
    CHF 239–345

  5. Fly Arad to Basel

    1. Fly from Arad (ARW) to Basel (BSL)plane plane ARW - BSL
    13h 52m
    CHF 62–278

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Oradeabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oradea to Colmarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    29h 56m
    CHF 138–200

  7. Train to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Basel

    1. Take the train from Arad to Timisoara Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane TSR - BSL
    10h 51m
    CHF 89–291

  8. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Mulhouse

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane plane BEG - MLH
    8h 56m
    CHF 68–213

  9. Bus to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Arad to Belgrade bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BEG - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    10h 9m
    CHF 120–302

  10. Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Arad to Szolnoktrain train
    2. Take the train from Szolnok to Ferihegytrain train
    3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BUD - ZRH
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    9h 46m
    CHF 141–325

Arad to Basel by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Arad to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 17h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arad to Basel SBB via Budapest Népliget bus station in around 21h 21m.

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