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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Altona is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Altona is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Altona. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rathaus Altona via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Altona?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Altona?

The distance between Basel and Altona is 719 km. The road distance is 805.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Altona without a car is to train via Uelzen which takes 7h 43m and costs €150 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Basel to Altona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altona bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Altona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Altona?

The best way to get from Basel to Altona is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Uelzen, which costs €150 - €370 and takes 7h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Altona bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Altona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Altona is 805 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Altona.

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

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Where can I stay near Altona?

There are 840+ hotels available in Altona.

Basel to Altona - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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

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

Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
4h 26m
€51–198
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
9h 45m
€50–130
Train via Uelzen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Uelzentrain 20
2. Take the train from Uelzen to Hamburg-Altonatrain 28 / ...
7h 43m
€157–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
12h 40m
€62–105
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
5h 36m
€106–299
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
6h 12m
€126–340
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
8h 18m
€180–410
Night train via Lörrach Hbf
1. Take the night train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Altonanighttrain
12h 22m
€104–504
Drive 805.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Altonacar 805.4 km
6h 42m
€139–201
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain 1392
6h 14m
€160–214

Basel to Altona by train

50Weekly Trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 718.8 km
Duration: 4h 26m

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hamburg-Altona via Uelzen in around 7h 43m.

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