What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 52m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Basel?

The distance between Bucharest and Basel is 1491 km. The road distance is 1803 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 24h 45m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 250.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Bucharest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Basel train from?

Bucharest to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or fly from Bucharest to Basel?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 290 and takes 29h 52m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:54 PM in Bucharest and 10:54 PM in Basel.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel train arrive?

Bucharest to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Basel is 1803 km. It takes approximately 18h 51m to drive from Bucharest to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Bucharest to Basel?

Book your Bucharest to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1340+ hotels available in Basel.

Bucharest to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly to Basel
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL)plane OTP - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 69–258
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
24h 45m
CHF 176–246
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
29h 52m
CHF 185–285
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
28h 45m
CHF 200–280
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OTP - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 33m
CHF 114–292
Fly to Mulhouse
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Mulhouse (MLH)plane OTP - MLH
11h 45m
CHF 74–338
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
33h 46m
CHF 181–281
Drive 1,803 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Baselcar 1,803 km
18h 51m
CHF 301–435

Bucharest to Basel by train

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Distance: 1,491.4 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Ulendo Airlink, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 29h 52m.

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