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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ankara is to fly which costs 3.700 ₺ - 9.000 ₺ and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 9.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Ankara via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ankara via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Ankara?

The distance between Basel and Ankara is 2227 km. The road distance is 2640.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ankara without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 37h 31m and costs 9.400 ₺ - 9.800 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Basel to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ankara bus from?

Basel to Ankara bus services, operated by Optop Travel, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ankara train from?

Basel to Ankara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Ankara?

The best way to get from Basel to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs 3.700 ₺ - 9.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 9.400 ₺ - 9.800 ₺ and takes 37h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Ankara bus arrive?

Basel to Ankara bus services, operated by Optop Travel, arrive at Beograd, Autobuska stanica station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Ankara?

Ankara is 2h ahead of Basel. It is currently 12:12 PM in Basel and 2:12 PM in Ankara.

Where does the Basel to Ankara train arrive?

Basel to Ankara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ankara is 2640 km. It takes approximately 25h 58m to drive from Basel to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 259+ hotels available in Ankara.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Ankara 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BSL - ESB
6h 14m
₺3,707–8,749
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
37h 31m
₺9,408–9,711
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
5. Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Hst
45h 5m
₺17,702–27,706
Drive 2,640.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ankaracar 2,640.5 km
25h 58m
₺23,036–33,274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ZRH - ESB
7h 35m
₺5,322–13,486
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Istanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the train from Istanbul Pendik to Ankaratrain Yht
38h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lindaubus 006
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
41h 52m
₺6,211–9,926
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Ankaracar
45h 30m
₺21,290–70,464
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
3. Take the train from Halkali to Ankaratrain Yht
2d 1h
₺7,054–12,227

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

27Weekly Planes

5h 6mAverage Duration

₺3,543Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,226.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

Pegasus Airlines, AJet, and Turkish Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Ankara via Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and Istanbul Otogari in around 37h 31m.

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