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 56m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Ankara to Basel?

The distance between Ankara and Basel is 2228 km. The road distance is 2625.1 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 56m and costs SFr 110 - 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 110 - SFr 180 and takes 37h 56m.

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 1:38 AM in Ankara and 11:38 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 16m to drive from Ankara to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1249+ 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)ESB - BSL
6h 18m
CHF 63–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
4. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
37h 56m
CHF 111–179
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
2. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
3. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
44h 35m
CHF 211–327
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Ankara to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
24h 44m
CHF 440–628
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)ESB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 47m
CHF 93–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul PendikYht
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
38h 2m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogari
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse
43h 3m
CHF 95–133
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Ankara to HalkaliYht
2. Take the train from Halkalı to Sofia
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Basel
2d 3h
CHF 123–178
Drive 2,625.1 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Basel2,625.1 km
26h 16m
CHF 418–604

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

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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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 56m.

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