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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Istria is to bus via Venice which costs €65 - €120 and takes 17h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Istria is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €90 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Istria?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Istria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Jelačićev trg and Rijeka bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Istria?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Istria. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pula via Zuerich Hb, Villach Hbf and Ljubljana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

How far is it from Basel to Istria?

The distance between Basel and Istria is 657 km. The road distance is 828.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Istria without a car is to train and line 2 ferry and ferry which takes 14h 12m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Basel to Istria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Istria bus from?

Basel to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Istria train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Istria?

The best way to get from Basel to Istria is to bus which takes 14h 19m and costs €100 - €120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 4h 12m, you could also train, which costs €220 - €410 and takes 18h.

Where does the Basel to Istria bus arrive?

Basel to Istria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) station.

Where does the Basel to Istria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Istria?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Istria is 828 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Basel to Istria.

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

Book your Basel to Istria bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Istria?

There are 8391+ hotels available in Istria.

Basel to Istria - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and line 2 ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Istria by plane, shuttle, train, ferry, bus, 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)BSL - VCE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigrad
7h 10m
€89–489
Bus via Venice
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)N401
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor419 / ...
17h 30m
€69–113
Train, line 2 ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to LuganoEc
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. LuciaFr
4. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"2 / ...
5. Take the ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula
14h 12m
€142–361
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Rijeka
2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor971A / ...
14h 19m
€102–112
Drive 828.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pula828.1 km
9h
€142–205
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)ZRH - VCE
3. Take a shuttle bus from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigrad
8h 21m
€125–565
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale
4. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor
7h 48m
€172–630
Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)BSL - ZAG
2. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
3. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvor
8h 55m
€121–316
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take the bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor
4. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvor
9h 50m
€182–352
Fly Basel to Pula Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Pula Airport (PUY)BSL - PUY
4h 12m
€90–187
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Villach HbfEc
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana19 / ...
4. Take the train from Ljubljana to Pula
18h
€222–406

Basel to Istria by bus

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17h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 657.5 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Istria, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor via Jelačićev trg, Riječki neboder, and Rijeka bus station in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Basel (BSL) to Pula Airport (PUY) once a week.

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Fly Basel to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle

Bus via Venice

Train, line 2 ferry, ferry

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Drive 828.1 km

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, shuttle

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle

Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, bus

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Fly Basel to Pula Airport

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Flights from Zurich Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport

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Flights from Zurich Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

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Flights from Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport via Frankfurt

Flights from Zurich Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport via Munich

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Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale

Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB

Train from Zuerich Hb to Villach Hbf

Train from Basel SBB to Lugano

Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia

Train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Lucia

Train from Villach Hbf to Ljubljana

Train from Ljubljana to Pula

Shuttle from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia to Novigrad

Shuttle from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Trieste Centrale

Shuttle from Trieste Centrale to Poreč, Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Basel SBB to Rijeka

Bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Basel SBB to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)

Bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Rijeka bus station to Pula , Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Zagreb Airport to Rijeka - Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvor

Bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Pazin, Autobusni Kolodvor

Ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"

Ferry from Port of Venice to Port of Pula

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