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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Johannesburg is to train and fly which costs R 6 500 - R 15 000 and takes 14h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Johannesburg is to train and fly which takes 14h 14m and costs R 6 500 - R 15 000.

How far is it from Basel to Johannesburg?

The distance between Basel and Johannesburg is 8485 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 25m to get from Basel to Johannesburg, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 9:47 AM in Basel and 10:47 AM in Johannesburg.

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 5198+ hotels available in Johannesburg.

Basel to Johannesburg - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Johannesburg by plane or train

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Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane BSL - JNB
15h 25m
R 8,012–18,629
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane STR - JNB
17h 39m
R 6,049–18,761
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane ZRH - JNB
14h 14m
R 6,548–14,520
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane FRA - JNB
15h 40m
R 6,912–15,389
Fly from Mulhouse
1. Fly from Mulhouse (MLH) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane MLH - JNB
17h 10m
R 8,012–20,629

Basel (BSL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

15Weekly Planes

15h 48mAverage Duration

R 4,924Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,484.9 km
Duration: 15h 25m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Johannesburg, South Africa?

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) twice daily.

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