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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Seattle is to train and fly which costs $340 - $900 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Seattle is to train and fly which takes 16h and costs $340 - $900.

How far is it from Basel to Seattle?

The distance between Basel and Seattle is 5259 miles.

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

It takes approximately 17h 42m to get from Basel to Seattle, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Seattle?

Seattle is 9h behind Basel. It is currently 5:12 AM in Basel and 8:12 PM in Seattle.

Where can I stay near Seattle?

There are 1654+ hotels available in Seattle.

Basel to Seattle - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Seattle by plane or train

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Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane BSL - SEA
17h 42m
$337–1,108
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ZRH - SEA
17h 9m
$339–913
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane FRA - SEA
16h
$340–859

Basel (BSL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

26Weekly Planes

16h 57mAverage Duration

$318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,228.9 mi
Duration: 17h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Seattle, WA, USA?

KLM, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 4 times a day.

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