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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Portland is to train and fly which costs $310 - $950 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Portland is to train and fly and bus which takes 15h 1m and costs $420 - $800.

How far is it from Basel to Portland?

The distance between Basel and Portland is 3739 miles.

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

It takes approximately 15h 32m to get from Basel to Portland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Portland?

Portland is 6h behind Basel. It is currently 12:12 PM in Basel and 6:12 AM in Portland.

Where can I stay near Portland?

There are 400+ hotels available in Portland.

Basel to Portland - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Portland by train, plane, or bus

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Portland
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Portland (PWM)plane ZRH - PWM
15h 32m
$316–910
Fly Basel to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BSL - BOS
2. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
15h 53m
$327–1,140
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ZRH - BOS
3. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
15h 1m
$429–795
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane MXP - BOS
4. Take the bus from Logan International Airport to Portland, MEbus
18h 43m
$351–1,188

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Portland (PWM) flights

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14h 5mAverage Duration

$244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,717.4 mi
Duration: 15h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Portland, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Portland. However, you can take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Zürich Flughafen, walk to Zurich Airport (ZRH) airport, then fly to Portland (PWM). Alternatively, you can take the line 50 bus to Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, walk to Basel (BSL) airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS), walk to Logan International Airport, then take the bus to Portland, ME.

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