The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Bucharest
Cheapest price
$519
Average price
$519
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 17 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1469 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Bucharest will cost around $519 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $519.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Bucharest without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bucharest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $519.
Distance: 912 miles (1469 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$519 Average price | $172 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest |
41h 55m Average total duration 41h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 57m Average total duration 31h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Basel to Bucharest by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Bucharest
Trains from Basel to Bucharest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 41h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $519 (€427) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 12:33. The fastest train covers the 912 miles (1469 km) distance in 41h 5m.
Distance 912 miles (1469 km) |
Average train duration 41h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $519 (€427) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 41h 5m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 12:33 |
Train companies: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Bucharest trainsSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Bucharest from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Bucharest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Bucharest 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 Bucharest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Bucharest
- 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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