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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cairo is to train and fly which costs $140 - $490 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cairo is to train and fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $190 - $420.

How far is it from Basel to Cairo?

The distance between Basel and Cairo is 2856 km. The road distance is 4435.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Basel to Cairo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cairo?

Cairo is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:15 PM in Basel and 12:15 AM in Cairo.

Can I drive from Basel to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cairo is 4435 km. It takes approximately 46h 35m to drive from Basel to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7551+ hotels available in Cairo.

Basel to Cairo - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Cairo by plane, car, car train, or 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI)BSL - CAI
9h 10m
$176–367
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)MXP - CAI
12h 3m
$142–485
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Cairo
45h 44m
$881–1,333
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)ZRH - CAI
8h 31m
$190–420
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)GVA - CAI
10h 57m
$244–468
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)FRA - CAI
10h 29m
$229–490
Drive 4,435.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cairo4,435.1 km
46h 35m
$895–1,292

Basel (BSL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

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7h 35mAverage Duration

$115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,855.6 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cairo, Egypt?

SunExpress, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) 4 times a day.

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