How to travel from Athens to Basel, Switzerland
The distance between Athens and Basel is around 1,751km (1,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Athens to Basel by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Basel → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Basel (BSL).
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costCHF 110($110)
Aegean Airlines
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Kumanovo and then to Basel.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costCHF 150($150)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Skopje then Ferizaj and then to Luzern then take the train to Basel SBB.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costCHF 210($215)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Basel
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Basel by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around CHF 110 ($110) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Athens and Basel is around 1,751km (1,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,688km (1,049 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Athens and Basel by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Basel is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Basel. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Basel (BSL). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Basel. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kumanovo. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Siamos Tours, Durmo Tours, Union Ivkoni, Valeross, Citylines and Yubim run regular bus services between Athens and Basel. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Basel. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Basel (BSL). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Basel with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Lufthansa and KLM fly between Athens and Basel. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Basel (BSL). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Athens to Basel typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Basel (BSL).
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Athens and Basel. The distance is around 2,417km (1,502 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Basel is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Basel
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | CHF 110($110) | every 30 mins | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | CHF 305($310) | every 3 hours | 1,769km (1,099 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | CHF 150($150) | twice a week | 2,455km (1,525 miles) |
| Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station | 1 day 20h | CHF 155($155) | once a week | 2,609km (1,621 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | CHF 210($215) | twice a week | 2,588km (1,608 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 8h | CHF 165($165) | once a week | 2,703km (1,679 miles) |
| Train to Larissa, bus | 1 day 18h | CHF 365($370) | once a week | 3,011km (1,871 miles) |
Drive | 23h 10m | CHF 500($505) | on demand | 2,417km (1,502 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Basel
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Vector
Arditi Tours
Siamos Tours
Durmo Tours
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Südostbahn
Airports near Basel
The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Basel
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
- Distance
- 149km (92 miles) from Basel
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
- Distance
- 186km (115 miles) from Basel