There are 8 ways to get from Basel to İzmir by plane, bus, car, train, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Basel
best- Fly from Basel (BSL) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane BSL - ADB
5h 36m₺4,731–15,280Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus
- Take the bus from Munich to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Izmir Otogarbus
41h 7m₺7,636–11,315Drive 2,478.9 km
- Drive from Basel to İzmircar 2,478.9 km
26h 22m₺24,482–35,363Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane ZRH - ADB
6h 45m₺6,109–18,962Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane STR - ADB
8h 10m₺6,378–24,490Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
- Take the bus from Zürich hbf to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
41h 40m₺17,315–23,808Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
- Take the bus from Prizren,Autobuska Stanica to Thessaloníkibus
- Take the ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
42h 9m₺13,706–20,720Bus, ferry via Sofia
- Take the bus from Basel to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Kavala to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
2d 1h₺14,483–21,852
Basel (BSL) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to İzmir is to fly which costs 4.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺ and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to İzmir is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Izmir Otogar via Munich and İstanbul Esenler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.
The distance between Basel and İzmir is 1916 km. The road distance is 2478.9 km.
The best way to get from Basel to İzmir without a car is to bus which takes 41h 7m and costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Basel to İzmir, including transfers.
Basel to İzmir bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Basel to İzmir is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs 4.700 ₺ - 16.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7.500 ₺ - 12.000 ₺ and takes 41h 7m.
Basel to İzmir bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.
İzmir is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 7:34 PM in Basel and 8:34 PM in İzmir.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and İzmir, Turkey?
SunExpress flies from Basel (BSL) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Izmir Otogar via Munich, Istanbul, and İstanbul Esenler in around 41h 7m.
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Basel to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–21,000
Flights from Zurich Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–16,000
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺4,900–19,000
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,500
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,500
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,600–2,900
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–9,500
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Thessaloniki to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–9,500
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Kavala to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
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