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23 h 8 min
2416 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Athens to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (2 416 km)
23 h 8 min
2416 km.
from $132
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Other
Bus, Train
24 h 21 min
1687 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
25 h 58 min
1686 km.
Bus, Ferry, Train
38 h 53 min
1688 km.
from $461.83
Bus, Plane
7 h 11 min
1687 km.
from $166.82
Bus
30 h 32 min
1686 km.
Bus via Tirana
35 h 52 min
1688 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bern to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Diamant Travel

Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
22h 22m
Frequency:
Once a week

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

Phone:
+389 71 557 111
Email:
Website:
web.facebook.com/HorizontReisenSwissTravel
Bus from Kumanovo to Bern
Ave. Duration:
15h 16m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Achaias

Phone:
+30 2610 623 888
Email:
Website:
ktelachaias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patras
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.93–$29.30

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Durrës to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$103.76
Bus from Tirana to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
11h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Athens to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Siamos Tours

Phone:
0030 2108219900
Email:
Website:
siamostours.com/el/epikoinonia/
Bus from Athens to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$43.31–$82.80

Osumi Travel

Phone:
+ 21 0524 9268
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Komatas Tours Euro Interlines

Phone:
+355 68 407 6607
Website:
facebook.com/KomatasToursEuroInterlines
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$484.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.16–$611.41

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$305.71

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$547.72

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$547.72

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$254.76

Train operators

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.93–$82.80
Train from Ancona to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.21–$121.01

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.68–$63.69

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20
Train from Ancona to Milan
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.84–$43.31

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.21–$70.06
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.16–$165.59
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.03–$76.43

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$26.75

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.30–$82.80
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.40–$82.80
Train from Milan Centrale to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$165.59

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

Other operators

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Patras to Ancona
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.27–$216.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Basel is to fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Kumanovo, Bern, Hauptbahnhof and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 32m.

Is there a direct flight between Athens and Basel?

Yes, there are direct flights between Athens and Basel; these take 3h and cost $54.35 - $250 .

How far is it from Athens to Basel?

The distance between Athens and Basel is 1750 km. The road distance is 2417.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Athens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Basel bus from?

Athens to Basel bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Basel?

The best way to get from Athens to Basel is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $65.22 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 30h 32m.

Where does the Athens to Basel bus arrive?

Athens to Basel bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 13:37 in Athens and 12:37 in Basel.

Can I drive from Athens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Basel is 2417 km. It takes approximately 23h 9m to drive from Athens to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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