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Istanbul to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
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

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$24.20
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.86–$9.55

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.12–$44.59

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$76.43–$140.12

Yubim

Phone:
02 981 1040
Website:
yubim.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Basel
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$127.39–$178.34

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$50.95

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.68–$54.78

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:
$33.12–$48.41

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.76–$76.43

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
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

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$700.62
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$598.71

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$496.81
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$407.64

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$522.28

Pakistan International Airlines

Website:
www4.piac.com.pk
Plane from Istanbul to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$598.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly and train which costs $81.52 - $282.61 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Basel. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Munich central bus station and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 41m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Basel?

The distance between Istanbul and Basel is 1866 km. The road distance is 2276.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 12m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Istanbul to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Basel bus from?

Istanbul to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Train, bus or fly from Istanbul to Basel?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Basel is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 30h 41m. There are no good options to train between Istanbul to Basel.

Where does the Istanbul to Basel bus arrive?

Istanbul to Basel bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Basel?

Basel is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 10:32 in Istanbul and 08:32 in Basel.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Basel is 2276 km. It takes approximately 21h 39m to drive from Istanbul to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 980+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $57.75 per night.
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