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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Basel is to ferry and fly which costs SFr 100 - SFr 310 and takes 10h 4m.

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 150 - SFr 320.

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 27m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 1300.

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 110 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 290 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 4:16 AM in Helsinki and 3:16 AM in Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Helsinki 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
7h 12m
CHF 116–319
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
10h 4m
CHF 107–308
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 Basel SBBtrain 12
33h 27m
CHF 305–1,241
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 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
34h 49m
CHF 259–750
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 37m
CHF 573–936
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 156–320
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 8m
CHF 157–389
Bus, train #2
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 256–567
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 166–284
Ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Rigaferry
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
3. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2d 4h
CHF 376–656
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
2d
CHF 550–889

Helsinki to Basel by bus and train

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33h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 305Cheapest 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 two 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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