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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey 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 2m.

How far is it from Turkey to Basel?

The distance between Turkey and Basel is 1867 km. The road distance is 2179.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 31h 13m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Turkey to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Basel train from?

Turkey to Basel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Basel?

The best way to get from Turkey to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 160 and takes 41h 43m.

What is the time difference between Turkey and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Turkey. It is currently 3:49 PM in Turkey and 1:49 PM in Basel.

Where does the Turkey to Basel train arrive?

Turkey to Basel train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Basel is 2180 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Turkey to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Turkey to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Turkey to Basel by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Istanbul to Basel
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL)plane IST - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 73–287
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 33–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
31h 13m
CHF 147–191
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 Ice / ...
40h 2m
CHF 199–306
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
20h 51m
CHF 369–511
Fly Antalya Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Basel (BSL)plane AYT - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 73–257
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 30m
CHF 98–228
Fly Antalya Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AYT - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 40m
CHF 77–291
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 57–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus Citylines 19 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
41h 43m
CHF 122–155
Drive 2,179.6 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Baselcar 2,179.6 km
22h 24m
CHF 341–492

Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL) flights

28Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,867.2 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Turkey and Basel, Switzerland?

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aksaray to Basel via Esenler Otogar, Istanbul Büyük Otogari, Sofia Serdica Bus Station, and Sofia in around 41h 43m.

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