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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Amrum is to night train and train and ferry which costs €160 - €290 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Amrum is to train and ferry which takes 16h 6m and costs €300 - €1100.

How far is it from Basel to Amrum?

The distance between Basel and Amrum is 1198 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Amrum without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 6m and costs €300 - €1100.

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

It takes approximately 16h 6m to get from Basel to Amrum, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Amrum?

There are 3313+ hotels available in Amrum.

Basel to Amrum - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, night train, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Amrum by train, ferry, night train, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg-Altonatrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Klanxbülltrain Re6
3. Take the ferry from Dagebüll Mole to Wittdün(Amrum)ferry Sch
16h 6m
€300–1,089
Night train, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg-Altonanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Klanxbülltrain Re6
3. Take the ferry from Dagebüll Mole to Wittdün(Amrum)ferry Sch
17h 43m
€167–290
Fly Basel to Westerland, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT)plane BSL - GWT
2. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
14h 2m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Westerland, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Westerland (GWT)plane ZRH - GWT
3. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
10h 16m
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
12h 1m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
13h 9m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
14h 19m
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, ferry
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
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain
5. Take the ferry from Hoernum(Sylt) to Wittduen(Amrum)ferry
13h 45m

Basel (BSL) to Westerland (GWT) flights

4Weekly Planes

8h 47mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,197.8 km
Duration: 16h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Amrum. However, you can take the train to Hamburg-Altona, take the train to Klanxbüll, take the taxi to Dagebüll Mole, take the ferry to Wittdün(Amrum), walk to Wittdün Fähranleger, then take the line 1 bus to Nebel Westerheide. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basel Sbb to Nebel Westerheide via Hamburg-Altona, Hamburg-Altona, Klanxbüll, Dagebüll Mole, Wittdün(Amrum), and Wittdün Fähranleger in around 17h 43m.

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