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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cork is to fly and train which costs €90 - €270 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cork is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €130 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cork. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Cork Alfred St via Frankfurt, Rădăuți, Navan Rd Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Basel to Cork?

The distance between Basel and Cork is 1256 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 9h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Basel to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cork bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Basel to Cork?

The best way to get from Basel to Cork is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Basel to Cork bus arrive?

Basel to Cork bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Cork?

Cork is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 3:44 AM in Basel and 2:44 AM in Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 327+ hotels available in Cork.

Basel to Cork - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Cork by plane, car, car ferry, bus, 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 Basel to Cork Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BSL - ORK
7h 24m
€93–358
Fly Basel to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BSL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 18m
€91–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port de Roscoffcar
2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
25h 4m
€271–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus
3d 9h
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane ZRH - ORK
6h 47m
€134–387
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Quimpertrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Ferrybus 960
4. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry
29h

Basel (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 22mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.3 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cork, Ireland?

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Cork Alfred St via Frankfurt, Rădăuți, Dublin, Navan Rd Stn, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 3d 9h.

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