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 140 - SFr 210 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 4m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 460.

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, Bahnhof via Istanbul and München, ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from Van to Basel?

The distance between Van and Basel is 3062 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 4m 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 4m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 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 2:26 AM in Van and 12:26 AM in Basel.

Can I drive from Van to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Van to Basel is 3696 km. It takes approximately 42h 15m to drive from Van to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Van to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ 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)plane VAN - BSL
7h 4m
CHF 136–458
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VAN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 13m
CHF 120–482
Bus, train via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
3. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2d 10h
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Van to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Baselcar
40h 41m
CHF 590–830
Bus
1. Take the bus from Van 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 11h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Van to Istanbul Samandira Tesisbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Istanbul Otogaribus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul to Lindaubus
4. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
2d 13h
CHF 137–192
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Van bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofia to Baselbus
2d 21h
CHF 148–204
Drive 3,695.9 km
1. Drive from Van to Baselcar 3,695.9 km
42h 15m
CHF 578–834

Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Basel (BSL) flights

17Weekly Planes

8h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,062.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet fly from Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Van bus station to Basel, Bahnhof via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Istanbul, and München, ZOB in around 2d 11h.

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