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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Turku is to fly which costs €85 - €350 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Turku is to train and fly which takes 7h 54m and costs €160 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Turku?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Turku station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Turku, Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Turku?

The distance between Basel and Turku is 1806 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Turku without a car is to train and ferry which takes 32h 25m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Basel to Turku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Turku bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Basel to Turku?

The best way to get from Basel to Turku is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 46h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Turku bus arrive?

Basel to Turku bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Turku?

Turku is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 3:30 AM in Basel and 4:30 AM in Turku.

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

Book your Basel to Turku bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Turku?

There are 372+ hotels available in Turku.

Basel to Turku - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Turku by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Turku Airport
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane ZRH - TKU
7h 54m
€160–373
Fly Basel to Turku Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Turku Airport (TKU)plane BSL - TKU
8h 43m
€88–349
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
32h 25m
€155–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turkutrain
42h 17m
€135–463
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Turkucar
44h 25m
€619–936
Fly Basel to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BSL - HEL
2. Take the train from Pasila to Turkutrain
9h 58m
€116–368
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane ZRH - HEL
3. Take the train from Pasila to Turkutrain
9h 33m
€148–372
Train, ferry via Stockholm
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationtrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Port of Turkuferry
32h 26m
€105–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Turku, Bus Stationbus
46h 30m
€129–292
Drive, car train, car ferry
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Port of Kielcar
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Kiel to Oslo Vipperangencarferry
5. Drive from Oslo Vipperangen to Turkucar
2d 5h
€723–1,194

Basel to Turku by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

42h 17mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,806.4 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Turku, Finland?

Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Turku Airport (TKU) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Turku, Bus Station via Zurich Bus Station and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 46h 30m.

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