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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Riyadh is to fly which costs 500﷼ - 1500﷼ and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Riyadh is to train and fly which takes 10h 45m and costs 700﷼ - 1800﷼.

How far is it from Basel to Riyadh?

The distance between Basel and Riyadh is 4298 km. The road distance is 5235.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Basel to Riyadh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 2h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:01 PM in Basel and 9:01 PM in Riyadh.

Can I drive from Basel to Riyadh?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Riyadh is 5236 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Basel to Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2630+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Basel to Riyadh - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Riyadh by plane, car, train, 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 from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Riyadh (RUH)BSL - RUH
12h 9m
SAR 510–1,431
Drive 5,235.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Riyadh5,235.9 km
2d 4h
SAR 3,959–5,719
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH)ZRH - RUH
10h 45m
SAR 714–1,734
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 Riyadh (RUH)GVA - RUH
13h
SAR 771–2,124
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH)FRA - RUH
11h 57m
SAR 729–1,710
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Take the car train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
4. Drive from Edirne to Riyadh
2d 23h
SAR 2,987–7,576

Basel (BSL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

33Weekly Planes

10h 30mAverage Duration

SAR 631Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,297.7 km
Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Riyadh (RUH) 5 times a day.

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