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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Haifa is to fly and train which costs ₪ 600 - ₪ 4,500 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Haifa is to fly and train which takes 8h 3m and costs ₪ 600 - ₪ 4,500.

How far is it from Basel to Haifa?

The distance between Basel and Haifa is 2997 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Basel to Haifa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Haifa?

Haifa is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:21 PM in Basel and 4:21 PM in Haifa.

Where can I stay near Haifa?

There are 678+ hotels available in Haifa.

Basel to Haifa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Haifa 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 Ben Gurion Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane BSL - TLV
2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Haifa Centertrain
8h 3m
₪642–4,460
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Ben Gurion 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 Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane MXP - TLV
4. Take the train from נתב''ג to Haifa Centertrain
12h 51m
₪298–2,156
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane ZRH - TLV
3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Haifa Centertrain
9h 17m
₪629–2,893
Fly Basel to Beirut International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane BSL - BEY
2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Haifacar
12h 35m
₪412–1,595
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Beirut International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane ZRH - BEY
3. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Haifacar
10h 13m
₪789–2,328
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Haifa International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Haifa International Airport (HFA)plane ZRH - HFA
9h 49m
₪674–2,156

Basel (BSL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

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Distance: 2,996.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Haifa, Israel?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Haifa. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Haifa Center. Alternatively, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, fly to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), walk to נתב''ג, then take the train to Haifa Center.

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