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

The cheapest way to get from Chania to Basel is to bus and ferry and bus which costs SFr 110 - SFr 170 and takes 46h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chania to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Chania and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chania to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chania and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Aígio and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 31m.

How far is it from Chania to Basel?

The distance between Chania and Basel is 1959 km.

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

The best way to get from Chania to Basel without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 42h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chania to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chania to Basel bus from?

Chania to Basel bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, depart from Chania station.

Where does the Chania to Basel bus arrive?

Chania to Basel bus services, operated by KTEL Chanion-Rethymnou S.A, arrive at Aigio station.

What is the time difference between Chania and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Chania. It is currently 8:17 AM in Chania and 7:17 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Chania to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Chania to Basel by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car ferry, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chania International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CHQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 8m
CHF 150–302
Fly Chania International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Basel (BSL)plane CHQ - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 80–291
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Chania to Port of Piraeusferry Abs
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Strasbourg Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
42h 43m
Bus and ferry, car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Patrabusferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from S. Marta to Ferrovia "D"ferry 4.2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2d 10h
CHF 281–490
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Casa Delfino to Heraklion Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 28m
CHF 234–567
Fly Chania International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CHQ - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 52m
CHF 169–475
Bus and ferry, bus via Aígio
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Aigiobusferry
2. Take the bus from Aígio to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Basel, Bahnhofbus
45h 31m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbusferry
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kumanovobus
3. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Basel, Bahnhofbus
46h 27m
CHF 117–168
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Chania to Lamíabusferry
2. Take the bus from Lamía Makedonia Rest. to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2d
CHF 239–345

Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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5h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,959.1 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

easyJet, Airbus France, and Lufthansa fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Basel (BSL) twice a week.

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