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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Basel SBB via Istanbul, Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ankara and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ankara to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Basel SBB via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 34m.

How far is it from Ankara to Basel?

The distance between Ankara and Basel is 2228 km. The road distance is 2625 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 37h 57m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ankara to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Basel bus from?

Ankara to Basel bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Basel train from?

Ankara to Basel train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Basel?

The best way to get from Ankara to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 180 and takes 37h 57m.

Where does the Ankara to Basel bus arrive?

Ankara to Basel bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Ankara and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Ankara. It is currently 10:44 PM in Ankara and 8:44 PM in Basel.

Where does the Ankara to Basel train arrive?

Ankara to Basel train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkali station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Basel is 2625 km. It takes approximately 26h 26m to drive from Ankara to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Basel.

Ankara to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ankara to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL)plane ESB - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 63–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus X06 / ...
4. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 108 / ...
37h 57m
CHF 106–179
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain Yht
2. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
44h 34m
CHF 211–326
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ankara to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
24h 52m
CHF 440–628
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ESB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 52m
CHF 93–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
38h 2m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus
43h 3m
CHF 94–133
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Ankara to Halkalitrain Yht
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofiatrain
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
2d 3h
CHF 123–177
Drive 2,625 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Baselcar 2,625 km
26h 26m
CHF 419–605

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL) flights

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6h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,228.4 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Basel, Switzerland?

Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Turkish Airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Basel SBB via Istanbul, Munich central bus station, and Zurich Bus Station in around 37h 57m.

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