What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Des Moines?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Des Moines is to train and fly which costs $450 - $900 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Des Moines?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Des Moines is to fly which takes 16h 10m and costs $340 - $1,300.

How far is it from Basel to Des Moines?

The distance between Basel and Des Moines is 4662 miles.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Des Moines?

It takes approximately 16h 10m to get from Basel to Des Moines, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 6h behind Basel. It is currently 9:07 AM in Basel and 3:07 AM in Des Moines.

Where can I stay near Des Moines?

There are 240+ hotels available in Des Moines.

Basel to Des Moines - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Des Moines by plane, train, or car

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Fly Basel to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane BSL - DSM
16h 10m
$342–1,228
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ZRH - FOD
3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
19h 44m
$336–1,194
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ZRH - DSM
17h 25m
$358–1,042
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane FRA - DSM
16h 40m
$450–858

Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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15h 44mAverage Duration

$325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,635.4 mi
Duration: 16h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Lufthansa, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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