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How to get fromBasel to Timișoaraby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Timișoara by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Basel

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    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane BSL - TSR
    7h 56m
    $101–317

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain train Ic3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Keletitrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Timisoara Nordtrain train Ic
    20h 32m
    $176–339

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Timișoarabus bus FlixBus 1921
    20h 47m
    $138–210

  4. Drive  1,268.9 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Timișoaracar car 1,268.9 km
    13h 32m
    $256–370

  5. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane plane ZRH - TSR
    8h 54m
    $191–422

  6. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Timișoarabus bus 1896
    23h
    $210–301

Basel to Timișoara by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,089.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Timisoara Nord via Sargans, Feldkirch, and Budapest-Keleti in around 20h 32m.

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