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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Altenburg is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Altenburg is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Altenburg via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Altenburg?

The distance between Basel and Altenburg is 739 km. The road distance is 664.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Altenburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 33m and costs €180 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Basel to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altenburg train from?

Basel to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Basel to Altenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Altenburg is 664 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Altenburg.

Where can I stay near Altenburg?

There are 408+ hotels available in Altenburg.

Basel to Altenburg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Altenburg by train, bus, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5 / ...
7h 33m
€181–279
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
6h 50m
€97–234
Bus, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 220 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5 / ...
11h 1m
Drive 664.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Altenburgcar 664.3 km
5h 49m
€114–164
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
6h 56m
€115–362
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5 / ...
9h 19m
€122–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Hofbus
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
13h 48m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
7h 41m
€174–487
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
8h
€128–272

Basel to Altenburg by train

128Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.5 km
Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Altenburg via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 33m.

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