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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Altenkirchen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Altenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Altenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Altenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Saarbrücken bus station, Stummdenkmal, Neunkirchen and Breitenbach, Wendeplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Altenkirchen?

The distance between Basel and Altenkirchen is 375 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Altenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Basel to Altenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altenkirchen bus from?

Basel to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Altenkirchen?

The best way to get from Basel to Altenkirchen is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Altenkirchen bus arrive?

Basel to Altenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Altenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Altenkirchen is 267 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Basel to Altenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Altenkirchen?

There are 812+ hotels available in Altenkirchen.

Basel to Altenkirchen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Altenkirchen by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
5h 57m
€54–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
6h 53m
€24–49
Drive 267.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Altenkirchencar 267.2 km
2h 51m
€46–66

Basel to Altenkirchen by train and bus

70Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Altenkirchen.

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Distance: 375.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, and Waldmohr, Mitte in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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