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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chania is to train and fly which costs €160 - €360 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chania is to train and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €160 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chania?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chania. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Chania via Zürich hbf, Kumanovo and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Chania?

The distance between Basel and Chania is 1960 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chania without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 42h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Basel to Chania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chania bus from?

Basel to Chania bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Chania bus arrive?

Basel to Chania bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Chania?

Chania is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:38 PM in Basel and 8:38 PM in Chania.

Where can I stay near Chania?

There are 3054+ hotels available in Chania.

Basel to Chania - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Chania by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or shuttle

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ZRH - CHQ
7h 11m
€164–357
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MXP - CHQ
10h 51m
€101–447
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
4. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Chaniaferry Abs
42h 11m
Bus, car ferry, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Venice Mestrebus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Chaniabusferry
2d 11h
€215–340
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ZRH - HER
3. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
8h 6m
€249–627
Fly Basel to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane BSL - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion Airport to Chania - Casa Delfinoshuttle
7h 17m
€213–564
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to St.Poelten Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovobus
4. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
5. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chaniabusferry
43h 49m
€224–483
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich hbf to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Chaniabusferry
45h 23m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Piraeus Port Akti Kondilibus
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Port of Soudacarferry
2d 6h
€215–341

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,959.6 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Chania, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Chania. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ), walk to Chania Airport, then take the shuttle to Chania. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Chania via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Tirana, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, Peiraias, and Port of Piraeus in around 42h 11m.

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