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18 h 31 min
1873 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Bucharest to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (1 873 km)
18 h 31 min
1873 km.
from $103
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Rideshare
18 h 31 min
1873 km.
from $24.43
Bus, Train (Bus)
22 h 13 min
1468 km.
from $304.51
Train
29 h 10 min
1468 km.
from $379.13
Bus, Plane
6 h 35 min
1468 km.
from $332.70
Bus
28 h 1 min
1468 km.
from $167.85
Bus, Train (Bus)
31 h 40 min
1468 km.
from $241.10
Bus via Sofia
39 h 30 min
1468 km.
from $141.17

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
30h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$165.60–$242.03

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Bucharest Militari Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$29.30

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Basel
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Transmarian

Website:
transmarian.ro/
Bus from Ploieşti to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
25h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.91–$152.86

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$407.64

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$955.39
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$382.16–$1,273.86

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$407.64

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.20–$955.39

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.46–$764.32

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.60–$305.73

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.87–$67.51
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.06–$82.80
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$39.49

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$254.77

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.04–$76.43

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to bus via Sofia which costs $130.43 - $184.78 and takes 39h 30m.

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 16m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Basel. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse via Ploieşti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Basel SBB via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Basel?

The distance between Bucharest and Basel is 1485 km. The road distance is 1875.4 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 Aachen which takes 22h 13m and costs $130.43 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Bucharest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Basel bus from?

Bucharest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Basel?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $326.09 and takes 29h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 28h 1m.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel bus arrive?

Bucharest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ploiești station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 05:27 in Bucharest and 04:27 in Basel.

Where does the Bucharest to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Basel is 1875 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Bucharest to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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