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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ankara is to bus via Belgrade which costs 5.000 ₺ - 8.000 ₺ and takes 45h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ankara?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Ankara via Munich and Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ankara?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ankara Gar via Sargans, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Istanbul(Halkali). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Ankara?

The distance between Basel and Ankara is 2228 km. The road distance is 2640.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 35h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Basel to Ankara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ankara bus from?

Basel to Ankara bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ankara train from?

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

Bus or fly from Basel to Ankara?

The best way to get from Basel to Ankara is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 41h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Ankara bus arrive?

Basel to Ankara bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Ankara?

Ankara is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 2:24 AM in Basel and 3:24 AM in Ankara.

Where does the Basel to Ankara train arrive?

Basel to Ankara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ankara?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ankara is 2640 km. It takes approximately 25h 50m to drive from Basel to Ankara.

Where can I stay near Ankara?

There are 267+ hotels available in Ankara.

Basel to Ankara - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Ankara by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane BSL - ESB
6h 17m
₺5,315–18,365
Bus via Belgrade
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
45h 30m
₺5,048–7,555
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Kraljevo, Autobuska Stanica to Istanbulbus
3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain Hst / ...
35h 56m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Halkalinighttrain
5. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
44h 58m
₺19,129–45,067
Drive 2,640.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ankaracar 2,640.4 km
25h 50m
₺25,612–36,995
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane ZRH - ESB
7h 36m
₺6,978–21,959
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
41h 7m
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia to Istanbul(Halkali)train Ic
3. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain Hst
2d 4h
₺7,507–9,741

Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights

26Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

₺4,835Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,227.6 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly from Basel (BSL) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Ankara via Munich and Istanbul Otogari in around 41h 7m.

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