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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Basel. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Büyük Otogari and arriving at Basel via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul 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 9m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul and Basel is 1869 km. The road distance is 2179.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h and costs SFr 110 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Istanbul to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Basel bus from?

Istanbul to Basel bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Basel train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Basel?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 40h 30m.

Where does the Istanbul to Basel bus arrive?

Istanbul to Basel bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:31 AM in Istanbul and 6:31 AM in Basel.

Where does the Istanbul to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Istanbul to Basel?

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Istanbul to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Basel by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 40m
CHF 75–329
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)plane SAW - BSL
6h 37m
CHF 32–294
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
30h
CHF 116–221
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 9m
CHF 200–310
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 377–537
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane IST - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 49m
CHF 105–293
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 56m
CHF 57–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
40h 30m
CHF 123–166
Drive 2,179.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Baselcar 2,179.6 km
22h 24m
CHF 352–509

Istanbul to Basel by bus, foot, and train

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CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,869.1 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Istanbul, 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 Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Basel via Sofia Serdica Bus Station and Sofia in around 40h 30m.

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