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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Baumholder is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Baumholder is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Baumholder?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Baumholder. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Baumholder, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Baumholder?

The distance between Basel and Baumholder is 380 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Baumholder without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Basel to Baumholder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Baumholder train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Baumholder?

The best way to get from Basel to Baumholder is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Baumholder train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Baumholder?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Baumholder is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Basel to Baumholder.

Where can I stay near Baumholder?

There are 393+ hotels available in Baumholder.

Basel to Baumholder - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Baumholder by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain S2 / ...
3. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Kusel, Bahnhoftrain
6h 49m
€44–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506 / ...
7h 55m
€30–68
Drive 285.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Baumholdercar 285.3 km
3h 23m
€50–72
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 58m
€57–134

Basel to Baumholder by train and taxi

89Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.7 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Baumholder, Unterer Markt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Kaiserslautern, Hbf, Kusel, Bahnhof, and Kusel, Bahnhof in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–55 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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