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

The cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamberg to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Bamberg and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bamberg station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Bamberg and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bamberg and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Bamberg to Basel?

The distance between Bamberg and Basel is 549 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bamberg to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bamberg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Basel bus from?

Bamberg to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Basel train from?

Bamberg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.

Train or bus from Bamberg to Basel?

The best way to get from Bamberg to Basel is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Bamberg to Basel bus arrive?

Bamberg to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Bamberg to Basel train arrive?

Bamberg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bamberg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamberg to Basel is 457 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Bamberg to Basel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bamberg to Basel?

Book your Bamberg to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Bamberg to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Bamberg to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 51m
CHF 61–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Nuremberg central bus station1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
8h 10m
CHF 28–60
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbf28 / ...
2. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
10h 16m
CHF 75–304
Drive 457.3 km
1. Drive from Bamberg to Basel457.3 km
4h 3m
CHF 73–105
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
6h 13m
CHF 98–242
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
6h 10m
CHF 81–253
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 146–321
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 50m
CHF 131–292
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 40m
CHF 126–295
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 53m
CHF 151–335

Bamberg to Basel by train

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Distance: 548.5 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bamberg to Basel Bad Bf via Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamberg train station to Basel SBB via Nuremberg central bus station in around 8h 10m.

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