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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Patras is to train and fly and bus which costs €120 - €310 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Patras is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs €210 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Patras?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Patras. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Patra via Basel Euroairport FR, Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg Bahnhof and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Patras?

The distance between Basel and Patras is 1587 km. The road distance is 2083.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Patras without a car is to bus via Strasbourg which takes 33h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 47m to get from Basel to Patras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Patras bus from?

Basel to Patras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Patras?

The best way to get from Basel to Patras is to fly which takes 15h 47m and costs €220 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Strasbourg, which costs and takes 33h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Patras bus arrive?

Basel to Patras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Patras?

Patras is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:05 AM in Basel and 4:05 AM in Patras.

Can I drive from Basel to Patras?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Patras is 2084 km. It takes approximately 26h 17m to drive from Basel to Patras.

Where can I stay near Patras?

There are 744+ hotels available in Patras.

Basel to Patras - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Patras by plane, car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Basel to Patras Araxos Airport
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Patras Araxos Airport (GPA)plane BSL - GPA
15h 47m
€221–641
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ZRH - ATH
3. Take the train from Ano Liosia to Kiatotrain
4. Take the bus from Kiato to Patrabus
10h 41m
€126–302
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Port of Anconacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Patrascarferry
29h 11m
€262–391
Bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Strasbourgbus
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Patrabus
33h 14m
Drive 2,083.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Patrascar 2,083.9 km
26h 17m
€377–545
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Patras Araxos Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Patras Araxos Airport (GPA)plane ZRH - GPA
7h 16m
€212–528
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane ZRH - KLX
3. Take the bus from Kalamata to Patrasbus
10h 30m
€177–578
Fly Basel to Preveza Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Preveza Airport (PVK)plane BSL - PVK
2. Take the bus from Lefkáda to Patrasbus
15h 43m
€136–306
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bari Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
31h 8m
€213–709
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
4. Take the carferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Patrascarferry
32h
€223–670
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Patrasbus
42h 13m
€166–216
Train, line 2 ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Ferrovia "A" to Tronchetto "A"ferry 2 / ...
5. Take the carferry from Port of Venice to Port of Patrascarferry
44h 12m
€252–698

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

18Weekly Services

31h 8mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,586.8 km
Duration: 15h 47m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Patras, Greece?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Patras Araxos Airport (GPA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Patra via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Strasbourg, Etoile Bourse, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Tirana, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 33h 14m.

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