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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Basel is to train and fly which costs SFr 90 - SFr 250 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Basel is to fly and train which takes 6h 11m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Aston Quay, Dublin, Rădăuți and Bonn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 13h.

How far is it from Cork to Basel?

The distance between Cork and Basel is 1256 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Basel without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 13h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cork to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Basel bus from?

Cork to Basel bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Bus or fly from Cork to Basel?

The best way to get from Cork to Basel is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3 days 13h.

Where does the Cork to Basel bus arrive?

Cork to Basel bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Basel?

Basel is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 9:00 AM in Cork and 10:00 AM in Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Basel.

Cork to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cork to Basel by plane, car ferry, car, bus, train, or ferry

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Fly Cork Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Basel (BSL)plane ORK - BSL
7h 23m
CHF 88–337
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Baselcar
27h 6m
CHF 247–394
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Bonnbus
4. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus
3d 13h
Fly Cork Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ORK - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 11m
CHF 128–369
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane DUB - BSL
7h 54m
CHF 93–250
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
2. Take the train from Morlaix to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
27h 57m
CHF 284–507
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
30h 37m
CHF 290–974

Cork to Basel by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

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30h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,256.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Basel, Bahnhof via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Rd Stn, Dublin, Rădăuți, and Bonn Hbf in around 3d 13h.

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