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

The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Basel is to fly and train which costs SFr 170 - SFr 360 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairo to Basel is to fly and train which takes 8h 48m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360.

How far is it from Cairo to Basel?

The distance between Cairo and Basel is 2857 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Cairo to Basel, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Basel?

Basel is 1h behind Cairo. It is currently 10:11 PM in Cairo and 9:11 PM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Basel.

Cairo to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Basel by plane or train

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Fly to Basel
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1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL)plane CAI - BSL
9h 39m
CHF 154–495
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CAI - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 48m
CHF 173–356
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CAI - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
11h 31m
CHF 226–601
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CAI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
11h 1m
CHF 171–561

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL) flights

14Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,857.3 km
Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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