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Compare train, coach and flight for Bucharest to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £63, and a train costs an average of £190.
Distance: 1469 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£252 Average Price | £155 Average Price | £92 Average Price Cheapest |
37h 44m Average total duration 37h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 7m Average total duration 37h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bucharest to Basel
Trains from Bucharest to Basel run on average 1 times per day, taking around 37h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £190 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 12:33. The fastest train covers the 1469 km distance in 36h 57m.
Distance 1469 km |
Average train duration 37h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £190 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 36h 57m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 12:33 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Romanian Railways (CFR) from Bucharest to Basel trainsRomanian Railways (CFR) trains will get you between Bucharest and Basel from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
FAQs: Bucharest to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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