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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Basel is to fly and train which costs SFr 160 - SFr 390 and takes 8h 48m.

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 8h 48m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 390.

How far is it from Cairo to Basel?

The distance between Cairo and Basel is 2857 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m 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 4:50 PM in Cairo and 3:50 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Basel by plane 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)plane CAI - BSL
9h 24m
CHF 184–445
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CAI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 48m
CHF 164–386
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CAI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
11h 31m
CHF 207–521
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CAI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
10h 53m
CHF 173–471

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

14Weekly Planes

7h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,857.3 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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