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 150 - SFr 420 and takes 9h 39m.

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 170 - SFr 410.

How far is it from Cairo to Basel?

The distance between Cairo and Basel is 2876 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m 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 5:26 PM in Cairo and 4:26 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ 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 Zurich Airport, train
best
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 173–406
Fly to Frankfurt, train
cheapest
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 52m
CHF 152–470
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL)plane CAI - BSL
9h 39m
CHF 154–415
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 206–511

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,876.4 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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) once daily.

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