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

The cheapest way to get from Kars to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 120 - SFr 200 and takes 2 days 5h.

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 54m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 650.

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 SBB via Istanbul, Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

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 5h and costs SFr 120 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 54m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 200 and takes 2 days 5h.

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 2h behind Kars. It is currently 6:20 PM in Kars and 4:20 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 1241+ 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 54m
CHF 136–608
Bus
cheapest
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 Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N11 / ...
2d 5h
CHF 124–194
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 575–809
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 18m
CHF 135–542
Train, bus via Sivas
1. Take the train from Kars to Sivastrain
2. Take the train from Sivas to Istanbultrain
3. Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Ferizajbus
4. Take the bus from Ferizaj to Bellinzonabus
5. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2d 8h
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
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kars to Ankaratrain
2. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbultrain Hst
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
3d 1h
CHF 168–237
Drive 3,603.4 km
1. Drive from Kars to Baselcar 3,603.4 km
40h 29m
CHF 562–811

Kars to Basel by bus

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2d 5hAverage Duration

CHF 124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,930.5 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Kars Airport (KSY) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kars bus station to Basel SBB via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul, Munich central bus station, and Zurich Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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