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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 160 - SFr 310 and takes 3 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Basel is to fly and train which takes 8h 23m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 800.

Is there a direct bus between Kars and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kars station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kars bus station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Istanbul and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Kars to Basel?

The distance between Kars and Basel is 2930 km. The road distance is 3603.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kars to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Kars to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kars to Basel bus from?

Kars to Basel bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, depart from Kars bus station.

Bus or fly from Kars to Basel?

The best way to get from Kars to Basel is to fly which takes 11h 19m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Kars to Basel bus arrive?

Kars to Basel bus services, operated by Kamil Koc, arrive at İstanbul Esenler bus station.

What is the time difference between Kars and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Kars. It is currently 12:14 AM in Kars and 11:14 PM in Basel.

Can I drive from Kars to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kars to Basel is 3603 km. It takes approximately 40h 29m to drive from Kars to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1314+ hotels available in Basel.

Kars to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Kars to Basel by plane, bus, car, car train, or 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL)plane KSY - BSL
11h 19m
CHF 196–658
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kars to Arhavi Artvinbus
2. Take the bus from Arhavi to Bursabus
3. Take the bus from Bursa Terminal Bus to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Karlsruhe Central Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3d 7h
CHF 165–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kars bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
3. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2d 6h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kars to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
38h 56m
CHF 583–835
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane KSY - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 23m
CHF 184–793
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane KSY - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
10h 19m
CHF 195–676
Train, bus via Sivas
1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain
2. Take the train from Sivas to Pendiktrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Pendik Station to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
5. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2d 15h
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain
2. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Pendiktrain Yht
3. Take the bus from Pendik Station to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3d 1h
Drive 3,603.4 km
1. Drive from Kars to Baselcar 3,603.4 km
40h 29m
CHF 572–826

Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL) flights

8Weekly Planes

15h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,930.5 km
Duration: 11h 19m

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

SunExpress and Turkish Airlines fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kars bus station to Basel, Bahnhof via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul, and München, ZOB in around 2d 6h.

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