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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to fly which costs 1.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs 4.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Istanbul via Munich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Istanbul?

The distance between Basel and Istanbul is 1925 km. The road distance is 2193.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 31m and costs 8.000 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Basel to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Istanbul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Istanbul train from?

Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs 1.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Istanbul bus arrive?

Basel to Istanbul bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:26 PM in Basel and 5:26 PM in Istanbul.

Where does the Basel to Istanbul train arrive?

Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Istanbul is 2194 km. It takes approximately 21h 53m to drive from Basel to Istanbul.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Istanbul?

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Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4385+ hotels available in Istanbul.

Basel to Istanbul - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane BSL - SAW
6h 28m
₺1,774–15,225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 60
3. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 31m
₺8,360–11,321
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
39h 27m
₺17,051–26,739
Drive 2,193.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Istanbulcar 2,193.7 km
21h 53m
₺19,201–27,734
Fly Basel to Istanbul
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul (IST)plane BSL - IST
6h 21m
₺4,061–17,204
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul (IST)plane ZRH - IST
7h 26m
₺5,493–15,424
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane ZRH - SAW
7h 33m
₺3,206–16,445
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
32h 32m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 40 / ...
39h 30m
₺7,387–9,632
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirnecartrain
4. Drive from Edirne to Istanbulcar
41h 25m
₺19,200–67,278

Basel to Istanbul by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

32h 31mAverage Duration

₺8,360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,924.7 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Istanbul, Turkey?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Istanbul via Munich in around 32h 32m.

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