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

The cheapest way to get from Finland to Basel is to ferry and fly which costs SFr 100 - SFr 330 and takes 10h 38m.

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 29m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Finland and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Finland to Basel. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 15m.

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 which takes 35h 33m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m 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, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Finland to Basel?

The best way to get from Finland to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 320 and takes 42h 15m.

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 6:36 AM in Finland and 5:36 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Basel.

Finland to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Finland to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, night train, 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 46m
CHF 99–325
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20
35h 33m
CHF 250–716
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the carferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Baselcar
43h 37m
CHF 612–947
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 29m
CHF 133–356
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Basel (BSL)plane TLL - BSL
10h 38m
CHF 102–328
Fly Helsinki Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HEL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 55m
CHF 121–421
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+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
36h 31m
CHF 270–706
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
39h 34m
CHF 293–793
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206a
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
42h 15m
CHF 192–320
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Riga, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
3. Take the nighttrain from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
42h 57m
CHF 159–363
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the carferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the cartrain from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2d
CHF 562–905

Finland to Basel by tram, bus, foot, and train

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35h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,819.8 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Finland and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kampintori to Basel, Brausebad via Länsiterminaali 2, Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 42h 15m.

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