Basel to Stockholm: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918 miles 1477.4 km · straight line
1101.6 miles estimated 1772.9 km · driving distance
22h 10min estimated drive time
CHF 213 - CHF 262 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Basel from Stockholm?

The distance from Basel to Stockholm is 918 miles (1477.4 km) as the crow flies. Stockholm is located NNE of Basel. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.6 miles, taking about 22h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Basel is in Switzerland, while Stockholm is in Sweden.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basel and Stockholm. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Basel to Stockholm

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 10min CHF 213 - CHF 262 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 36min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 49min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basel & Stockholm

Quick Facts

Basel
47.56°N, 7.59°E
Europe/Zurich
260m elevation
Stockholm
59.33°N, 18.07°E
Europe/Stockholm
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients