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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 190 - SFr 220 and takes 3 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kars to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 49m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 700.

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 6h 49m 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 6h 49m and costs SFr 200 - 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 10:14 PM in Kars and 9:14 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 1311+ hotels available in Basel.

Kars to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 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
6h 49m
CHF 206–658
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
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 184–794
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 591–846
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 Istanbultrain Hst
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler to Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanicabus
4. Take the bus from Novi Pazar, Autobuska stanica to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3d
CHF 196–219
Train, bus #2
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 582–840

Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL) flights

20Weekly Planes

8h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,930.5 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

SunExpress, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. 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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