What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which costs $40 - $300 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $300.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Sargans, Bludenz and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Basel and Cluj-Napoca is 1251 km. The road distance is 1392.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Vienna which takes 20h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Basel to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 24h 43m.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 5:07 AM in Basel and 6:07 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Basel to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Basel to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cluj-Napoca is 1392 km. It takes approximately 15h 55m to drive from Basel to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1485+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Basel to Cluj-Napoca - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ZRH - CLJ
6h 6m
$160–432
Fly from Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane BSL - CLJ
5h 7m
$44–295
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
4. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradeabus
5. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napocabus
20h 19m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
31h 2m
Drive 1,392.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cluj-Napocacar 1,392.2 km
15h 55m
$281–406
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Bludenztrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Bludenz to Budapest-Keletitrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
24h 43m
$194–535

Basel to Cluj-Napoca by train

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24h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,250.7 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Ulendo Airlink flies from Basel (BSL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluj Napoca via Sargans, Bludenz, and Budapest-Keleti in around 24h 43m.

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