The train between Basel and Istanbul takes 39h 21m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Basel to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Basel and Istanbul. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 39h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Istanbul station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Halkali station.
The distance between Basel and Istanbul is 1,842.9 km. The road distance is 2,718 km.
There is no direct connection from Basel to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, walk to Zuerich Hb, take the train to Wien Hbf, take the train to Bucuresti Nord, walk to Bucharest North, take the vehicle to Halkali, walk to Halkali, then take the train to Yenikapi.
