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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 130 - SFr 300 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Basel is to fly and train which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 350.

How far is it from Cairo to Basel?

The distance between Cairo and Basel is 2865 km. The road distance is 4425.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Cairo to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 9:08 AM in Cairo and 8:08 AM in Basel.

Can I drive from Cairo to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Basel is 4426 km. It takes approximately 47h 9m to drive from Cairo to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Cairo to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car train

There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Basel by plane, car, car train, or 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL)CAI - BSL
9h 49m
CHF 133–295
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cairo to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
45h 37m
CHF 719–1,031
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CAI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
9h 8m
CHF 153–349
Drive 4,425.9 km
1. Drive from Cairo to Basel4,425.9 km
47h 9m
CHF 720–1,039

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL) flights

35Weekly Planes

7h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,864.9 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day.

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