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

The cheapest way to get from Van to Basel is to bus via Sofia which costs SFr 150 - SFr 220 and takes 2 days 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Van to Basel is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650.

Is there a direct bus between Van and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Van station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Van 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 11h.

How far is it from Van to Basel?

The distance between Van and Basel is 3061 km. The road distance is 3695.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Van to Basel without a car is to bus and train via Belgrade which takes 2 days 10h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Van to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Van to Basel bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Van to Basel?

The best way to get from Van to Basel is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 220 and takes 2 days 11h.

Where does the Van to Basel bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Van and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Van. It is currently 10:59 PM in Van and 8:59 PM in Basel.

Can I drive from Van to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Basel is 3696 km. It takes approximately 42h 5m to drive from Van to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Van to Basel by plane, bus, 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 to Basel
best
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Basel (BSL)VAN - BSL
7h 1m
CHF 165–608
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus StationX06 / ...
4. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
2d 11h
CHF 127–213
Bus, train via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Beograd, Autobuska stanica
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBEc / ...
2d 10h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Van to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
40h 33m
CHF 598–856
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 5m
CHF 175–552
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogari
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindau
4. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2d 13h
CHF 149–245
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Basel
2d 21h
CHF 151–217
Drive 3,695.9 km
1. Drive from Van to Basel3,695.9 km
42h 5m
CHF 588–849

Van to Basel by bus

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2d 11hAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,061.4 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van bus station to Basel SBB via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul, Munich central bus station, and Zurich Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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