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

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 150 - SFr 270 and takes 42h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Finland to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.

How far is it from Finland to Basel?

The distance between Finland and Basel is 1820 km.

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

The best way to get from Finland to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 35h 8m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Finland to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finland to Basel bus from?

Finland to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Basel?

The best way to get from Finland to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 270 and takes 42h 43m.

Where does the Finland to Basel bus arrive?

Finland to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Finland and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Finland. It is currently 8:45 AM in Finland and 7:45 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Finland to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or car 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 Helsinki Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL)plane HEL - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 84–285
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Frankfurttrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
35h 8m
CHF 229–678
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Baselcar
43h 36m
CHF 578–901
Fly Helsinki Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HEL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 35m
CHF 127–306
Fly Turku Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TKU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 13m
CHF 165–399
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
39h 31m
CHF 243–491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
42h 43m
CHF 151–261
Bus via Katowice
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2d 10h
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Halmstadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Halmstad to Grenåcarferry
3. Drive from Grenå to Hamburg Altonacar
4. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
45h 52m
CHF 529–1,407

Finland to Basel by tram, bus, and train

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35h 8mAverage Duration

CHF 229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,819.8 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Finland and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Basel, Brausebad via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 42h 43m.

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