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 40 - SFr 280 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 40 - SFr 280.

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 SBB via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 38m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul and Basel is 1869 km. The road distance is 2179.7 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 59m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

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 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 37m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 30h 38m.

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 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 1:51 AM in Istanbul and 11:51 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 15m to drive from Istanbul to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Istanbul to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 10 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 Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)IST - BSL
6h 40m
CHF 75–319
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Basel (BSL)SAW - BSL
6h 37m
CHF 42–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
29h 59m
CHF 135–290
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
40h 10m
CHF 200–309
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
20h 43m
CHF 373–532
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)IST - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 49m
CHF 105–283
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)SAW - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 56m
CHF 62–318
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
30h 38m
CHF 99–162
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus StationCitylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Basel
40h 30m
CHF 123–166
Drive 2,179.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Basel2,179.7 km
22h 15m
CHF 347–501

Istanbul to Basel by bus, foot, and train

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29h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Basel.

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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 to Basel SBB via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station in around 30h 38m.

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