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 $430 - $1,500 and takes 19h 22m.

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 3m and costs $750 - $2,700.

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 3m 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 8:06 AM in Basel and 1:06 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 262+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Basel to Des Moines - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Des Moines by plane, train, car, or bus

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)plane BSL - DSM
16h 3m
$771–2,626
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ZRH - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
19h 22m
$437–1,444
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ZRH - DSM
17h 40m
$758–2,440
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FRA - DSM
17h 18m
$885–1,929
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ZRH - ALO
3. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus
19h 33m
$456–1,475

Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

31Weekly Planes

14h 37mAverage Duration

$781Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,635.4 mi
Duration: 16h 3m

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

KLM, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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