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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 220 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

How far is it from Cork to Basel?

The distance between Cork and Basel is 1256 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Basel without a car is to train and ferry which takes 31h 5m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Cork to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cork and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 11:30 AM in Cork and 12:30 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Cork to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Basel by plane, car ferry, car, train, bus, or ferry

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

Fly Cork Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Basel (BSL)plane ORK - BSL
7h
CHF 81–209
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
7h 57m
CHF 71–212
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Baselcar
27h 3m
Fly Cork Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ORK - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 4m
CHF 91–253
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Basel (BSL)plane SNN - BSL
9h 19m
CHF 94–218
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Basel (BSL)plane KIR - BSL
22h 25m
CHF 108–196
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
31h 5m
CHF 185–394
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the bus from Lannion to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
33h 41m

Cork to Basel by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

3Weekly Services

31h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,255.5 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Basel, Switzerland?

Aer Lingus, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day.

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