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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Jerusalem is to train and fly which costs ₪ 290 - ₪ 1,200 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Jerusalem is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₪ 470 - ₪ 1,100.

How far is it from Basel to Jerusalem?

The distance between Basel and Jerusalem is 2949 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Basel to Jerusalem, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Jerusalem?

Jerusalem is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 11:17 AM in Basel and 12:17 PM in Jerusalem.

Where can I stay near Jerusalem?

There are 726+ hotels available in Jerusalem.

Basel to Jerusalem - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Jerusalem by train or plane

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

Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)ZRH - TLV
3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
8h 4m
₪572–1,065
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lugano
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)MXP - TLV
4. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
11h 45m
₪298–1,203
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)BSL - TLV
2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
6h 58m
₪472–1,041
Fly from Mulhouse, train
1. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)MLH - TLV
2. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
12h 13m
₪582–2,041
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)GVA - TLV
4. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
10h 19m
₪668–1,265
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)FRA - TLV
3. Take the train from נתב''ג to Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon
9h 31m
₪543–1,214

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) flights

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4h 42mAverage Duration

₪383Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,948.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Jerusalem. However, 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 Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon. Alternatively, 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 Yerushalayim/Yits'hak Navon.

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