What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul (State) and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Basel. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Istanbul and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul (State) and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Basel SBB via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 2m.

How far is it from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul (State) and Basel is 1903 km. The road distance is 2179.6 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul (State) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 13m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 310.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Basel bus from?

Istanbul (State) to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul (State) to Basel train from?

Istanbul (State) to Basel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 4m.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Basel bus arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul (State) and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 10:30 AM in Istanbul (State) and 9:30 AM in Basel.

Where does the Istanbul (State) to Basel train arrive?

Istanbul (State) to Basel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul (State) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Basel is 2180 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Basel.

Istanbul (State) to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, car, 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 34–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
31h 13m
CHF 163–308
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
40h 2m
CHF 199–314
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
20h 51m
CHF 376–536
Fly Istanbul to Basel
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 83–234
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 17m
CHF 66–278
Fly Istanbul to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 30m
CHF 112–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
32h 4m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus N1999
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
41h 13m
CHF 134–199
Drive 2,179.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Baselcar 2,179.6 km
22h 24m
CHF 352–508

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL) flights

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,903.4 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Basel, Switzerland?

AJet and Pegasus Airlines fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İskenderpaşa to Basel, Bahnhof via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi, Istanbul, and München, ZOB in around 32h 4m.

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