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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lapland is to train and fly which costs €190 - €480 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lapland is to train and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs €250 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lapland?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Basel to Lapland?

The distance between Basel and Lapland is 2378 km. The road distance is 2988 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lapland without a car is to train and bus which takes 45h 37m and costs €380 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Basel to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lapland bus from?

Basel to Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Bus or fly from Basel to Lapland?

The best way to get from Basel to Lapland is to fly which takes 9h 33m and costs €150 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €260 - €460 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Basel to Lapland bus arrive?

Basel to Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Lapland?

Lapland is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:49 PM in Basel and 8:49 PM in Lapland.

Can I drive from Basel to Lapland?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lapland is 2988 km. It takes approximately 30h 46m to drive from Basel to Lapland.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lapland?

Book your Basel to Lapland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lapland?

There are 1926+ hotels available in Lapland.

Basel to Lapland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Lapland by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or car train

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Fly Basel to Rovaniemi
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane BSL - RVN
9h 33m
€154–656
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 12
2. Take the bus from Berlin Südkreuz train station to Tallinn Harbourbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn Harbour to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain
45h 37m
€389–1,043
Drive 2,988 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rovaniemicar 2,988 km
30h 46m
€548–791
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kittilä Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane ZRH - KTT
8h 25m
€257–655
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rovaniemi
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane ZRH - RVN
8h 26m
€195–472
Fly Basel to Kittilä Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane BSL - KTT
11h 31m
€276–609
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane ZRH - KEM
12h 28m
€344–1,600
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luleå/Kallax Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luleå/Kallax Airport (LLA)plane ZRH - LLA
3. Take the taxi from Luleå Airport to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumtaxi
9h 26m
€203–722
Train, bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N13
3. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
4. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemitrain
47h 45m
€322–781
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to S Spandau Bhftrain 12
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
47h 50m
€342–953
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
3. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
2d 8h
€264–452
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Rovaniemicar
34h 29m
€512–723

Basel to Lapland by train, bus, and foot

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45h 37mAverage Duration

€389Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,378.4 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lapland, Finland?

Lufthansa, KLM, and six other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 in around 2d 8h.

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