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Eight ways to Travel from Istanbul Airport to Basel

Composite routes from Istanbul Airport to Basel

Cheapest
21 h 18 min
Car
2252 km.
from $123
Other
32 h 56 min
1812 km.
from $188.90
30 h 47 min
Bus, Train
1813 km.
from $5.43
4 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
1813 km.
from $215.88
6 h 52 min
Bus, Train
1813 km.
from $302.20
7 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1813 km.
from $330.60
41 h 40 min
1814 km.
from $148

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.57–$43.31
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$5.86–$9.55
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.19

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$36.94

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice 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

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$152.86

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Email:
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Basel
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$178.34

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Yotel Airport Exit A to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from Edrine to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

Istanbul Seyahat

Phone:
0850 222 59 59
Email:
Website:
istanbulseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.76

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$39.49
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.95–$57.32

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$165.60–$254.77

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$49.68

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Basel
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.86–$82.80
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$42.04–$76.43
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$121.02

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$101.91

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.66–$33.12

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32
Plane from Istanbul to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$560.50
Plane from Istanbul to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$598.71

Pakistan International Airlines

Website:
www4.piac.com.pk
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$891.70
Plane from Istanbul to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel is to bus via Sofia which costs $141.30 - $184.78 and takes 41h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Airport Bus and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Istanbul, Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.

Is there a direct flight between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Basel?

Yes, there are direct flights between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Basel; these take 3h 15m and cost $108.70 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Basel is 1824 km. The road distance is 2253 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel bus from?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

The best way to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $184.78 and takes 32h 56m.

Where does the Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel bus arrive?

Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Istanbul Airport (IST). It is currently 12:27 in Istanbul Airport (IST) and 10:27 in Basel.

Can I drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul Airport (IST) to Basel is 2253 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Istanbul Airport (IST) 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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