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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 120 - SFr 320 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki 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 41h 4m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Basel?

The distance between Helsinki and Basel is 1837 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Ełk which takes 33h 28m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Helsinki to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Basel bus from?

Helsinki to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Basel?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Basel is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 280 and takes 41h 4m.

Where does the Helsinki to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 1:16 PM in Helsinki and 12:16 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Basel.

Helsinki to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Basel by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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
7h 12m
CHF 126–319
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Basel (BSL)plane TLL - BSL
9h 15m
CHF 120–298
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
33h 28m
CHF 304–689
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 565–910
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 55m
CHF 135–290
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TLL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
9h 4m
CHF 149–369
Bus, train
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 / ...
33h 52m
CHF 247–688
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
39h 12m
CHF 247–528
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Mulhousebus N1326
41h 4m
CHF 164–277
Drive, car ferry, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Bornholmerfærgen, Ystadcar
2. Take the car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Lüneburgcar
4. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
47h 55m
CHF 538–853

Helsinki to Basel by bus and train

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33h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,837 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Basel, Brausebad via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Mulhouse, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 41h 4m.

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