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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to bus via Sofia which costs SFr 120 - SFr 170 and takes 40h 30m.

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 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310.

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 and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 32m.

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 39h 42m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul and Basel is 1867 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 29h 3m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul 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 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 29h 32m.

Where does the Istanbul to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 3:21 PM in Istanbul and 2:21 PM 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 21m to drive from Istanbul to Basel.

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

Book your Istanbul to Basel bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Basel by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 90–306
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 41m
CHF 65–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
29h 3m
CHF 145–351
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 Ic3 / ...
39h 42m
CHF 213–360
Drive 2,179.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Baselcar 2,179.6 km
22h 21m
CHF 357–516
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 29m
CHF 130–337
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 55m
CHF 105–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
29h 32m
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Baselbus
40h 30m
CHF 122–165

Istanbul to Basel by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

29h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,867.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Basel, Bahnhof via München, ZOB in around 29h 32m.

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