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How to get fromSan Diego to Switzerlandby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Switzerland by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Basel

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Basel (BSL)plane plane SAN - BSL
    13h 59m
    CHF 413–1,022

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    16h 20m
    CHF 263–872

  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane SAN - GVA
    14h 5m
    CHF 475–1,185

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SAN - ZRH
    14h 23m
    CHF 355–1,010

  5. Fly to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane SAN - MUC
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    16h 7m
    CHF 440–1,452

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Basel (BSL) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 308Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,528.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 59m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Switzerland?

British Airways, KLM, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Basel (BSL) twice daily.

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