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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Volos is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs €100 - €120 and takes 26h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Volos is to fly and Hydrofoil which takes 8h 23m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Volos?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Volos. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Volos KTEL Magnisias via Pristina and Thessaloniki train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Volos?

The distance between Basel and Volos is 1704 km. The road distance is 2053 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Volos without a car is to bus via Thessaloníki which takes 26h 40m and costs €100 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Basel to Volos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Volos bus from?

Basel to Volos bus services, operated by Fertours, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Volos bus arrive?

Basel to Volos bus services, operated by Fertours, arrive at Pristina station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Volos?

Volos is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 8:40 AM in Basel and 9:40 AM in Volos.

Can I drive from Basel to Volos?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Volos is 2053 km. It takes approximately 21h 6m to drive from Basel to Volos.

Where can I stay near Volos?

There are 361+ hotels available in Volos.

Basel to Volos - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Hydrofoil

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Volos by train, plane, bus, car, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane ZRH - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Volosbus
10h 15m
€143–326
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Pristinabus
2. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Volos KTEL Magnisiasbus
26h 40m
€102–117
Drive 2,053 km
1. Drive from Basel to Voloscar 2,053 km
21h 6m
€371–535
Fly Basel to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis', Hydrofoil
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Skiathos Airport 'Alexandros Papadiamantis' (JSI)plane BSL - JSI
2. Take the ferry from Skiathos to Port of Volosferry
8h 23m
€123–359
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
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 bus from Athens - KTEL Liosion Street to Volosbus
12h 45m
€140–358
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane STR - SKG
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Volosbus
12h
€138–358
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bujanovacbus
2. Take the bus from Bujanovac, Autobuska Stanica to Velestinobus
36h 29m
€263–300
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Volosbus
40h 12m

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

34Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,703.7 km
Duration: 10h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Volos KTEL Magnisias via Pristina, Thessaloníki, and Thessaloniki train station in around 26h 40m.

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