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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Islay is to fly which costs £240 - £400 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Islay is to fly which takes 8h 2m and costs £240 - £400.

How far is it from Basel to Islay?

The distance between Basel and Islay is 819 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Islay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 38h 28m and costs £170 - £750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Basel to Islay, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Islay?

Islay is 1h behind Basel. It is currently 4:38 AM in Basel and 3:38 AM in Islay.

Where can I stay near Islay?

There are 50+ hotels available in Islay.

Basel to Islay - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Islay by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY)plane BSL - ILY
8h 2m
£243–394
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
5. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry Cm9
38h 28m
£175–720

Basel to Islay by train, bus, foot, and ferry

2Weekly Services

38h 28mAverage Duration

£175Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 814.4 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Islay, Scotland?

British Airways, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Islay (ILY) once daily.

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