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

The cheapest way to get from Damascus to Basel is to drive and fly which costs SFr 90 - SFr 340 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Damascus to Basel is to drive and fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 400.

How far is it from Damascus to Basel?

The distance between Damascus and Basel is 2899 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Damascus to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Damascus and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Damascus. It is currently 3:28 AM in Damascus and 1:28 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Damascus to Basel - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Damascus to Basel by car, plane, or train

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Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly to Basel
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1. Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car
2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basel (BSL)plane BEY - BSL
8h 37m
CHF 92–338
Fly Damascus International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 44m
CHF 250–483
Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Drive from Damascus to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car
2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BEY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 152–392

Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Basel (BSL) flights

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7h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,898.7 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Damascus, Syria and Basel, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Damascus to Basel. However, you can drive to Beirut International Airport (BEY) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft, then take the line 50 bus to Basel, Kannenfeldplatz. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Damascus International Airport (DAM) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Basel SBB.

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