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

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bf. Altona and arriving at Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Altona to Basel?

The distance between Altona and Basel is 719 km. The road distance is 804.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Basel without a car is to train via Uelzen which takes 7h 45m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Altona to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Basel bus from?

Altona to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Basel train from?

Altona to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Train, bus or fly from Altona to Basel?

The best way to get from Altona to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train via Uelzen, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 330 and takes 7h 45m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Altona to Basel bus arrive?

Altona to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Altona to Basel train arrive?

Altona to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Uelzen station.

Can I drive from Altona to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Basel is 804 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Altona to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Altona to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

Altona to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Altona to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
4h 21m
CHF 46–177
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hamburg-Altona to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
9h 58m
CHF 45–120
Train via Uelzen
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Uelzentrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Basel Bad Bftrain 20
7h 45m
CHF 135–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33
13h 39m
CHF 52–93
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 36m
CHF 99–273
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 19m
CHF 100–315
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 41m
CHF 152–395
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
8h 10m
CHF 150–350
Car train
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
10h 48m
CHF 94–719
Night train via Lörrach Hbf
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfnighttrain
11h 15m
CHF 96–463
Drive 804.3 km
1. Drive from Altona to Baselcar 804.3 km
6h 43m
CHF 129–186

Altona to Basel by train

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7h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.8 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Altona, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg-Altona to Basel Bad Bf via Uelzen in around 7h 45m.

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