What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Des Moines is to train and fly and drive which costs $340 - $1,100 and takes 31h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Des Moines is to fly which takes 16h 56m and costs $800 - $1,500.

How far is it from Basel to Des Moines?

The distance between Basel and Des Moines is 4662 miles.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 16h 56m to get from Basel to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 7h behind Basel. It is currently 4:47 PM in Basel and 9:47 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 231+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Basel to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Des Moines by plane, train, or car

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 Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM)BSL - DSM
16h 56m
$821–1,426
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ZRH - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moines
31h 4m
$345–1,083
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)ZRH - DSM
17h 27m
$596–1,979
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Des Moines
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 Des Moines (DSM)MXP - DSM
20h 44m
$518–1,955

Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

23Weekly Planes

16h 24mAverage Duration

$589Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,634.8 mi
Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) 3 times a day.

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