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 260 and takes 9h 23m.

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 150 - SFr 400.

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 23m to get from Cairo to Basel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ 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
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1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL)plane CAI - BSL
9h 23m
CHF 134–255
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
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 152–391
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 27m
CHF 175–481
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CAI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
11h 8m
CHF 188–621

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

18Weekly Planes

7h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,857.3 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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) 3 times a day.

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