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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Istanbul

Composite routes from Basel to Istanbul

Cheapest
22 h 3 min
Car
2180 km.
from $119
Fastest
2 h 50 min
Plane
Other
29 h 45 min
Train
1842 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 34 min
Train, Plane
1841 km.
from $146.83
7 h 26 min
Train, Plane
1841 km.
from $210.92
32 h 45 min
1842 km.
Select a ticket
43 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1841 km.
from $162.66

Transport providers

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$217.39–$304.35

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bern
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$219.52–$1,091.24

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:
+90 444 8 233
Email:
Website:
tcdd.gov.tr/
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
Ave. Duration:
10h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$79.12

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$27.99

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
27h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$103.26

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$39.13–$52.17

Horizont Reisen - Niko Ekspres

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

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Kumanovo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Basel to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Kraljevo to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$141.30

Gameks

Phone:
+ (381) 20 316 581
Email:
Website:
gameks.biz/index.php/autobuske-linije
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kraljevo,
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$445.65

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Basel to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$760.87
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Basel to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$391.30
Plane from Zurich Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Zurich Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$478.26

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to bus and night bus which costs $92.39 - $152.17 and takes 38h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Istanbul Hotel Montenegro via Kraljevo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Yenikapi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Istanbul?

The distance between Basel and Istanbul is 1925 km. The road distance is 2274.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Basel to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Istanbul bus from?

Basel to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Istanbul train from?

Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Basel to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $76.09 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Istanbul bus arrive?

Basel to Istanbul bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Basel. It is currently 08:54 in Basel and 10:54 in Istanbul.

Where does the Basel to Istanbul train arrive?

Basel to Istanbul train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Istanbul is 2274 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Basel to Istanbul.

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

Book your Basel to Istanbul bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4660+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $22.90 per night.
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