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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bautzen is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bautzen is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bautzen via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bautzen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bautzen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bautzen via Frankfurt and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Bautzen?

The distance between Basel and Bautzen is 868 km. The road distance is 793.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bautzen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 4m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Basel to Bautzen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bautzen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bautzen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bautzen?

The best way to get from Basel to Bautzen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 4m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Bautzen bus arrive?

Basel to Bautzen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Bautzen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bautzen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bautzen is 794 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Basel to Bautzen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bautzen?

Book your Basel to Bautzen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bautzen?

There are 452+ hotels available in Bautzen.

Basel to Bautzen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bautzen by train, bus, night train, 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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
9h 4m
€79–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bautzenbus N1230
12h 20m
€52–92
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
10h 43m
€175–232
Drive 793.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bautzencar 793.8 km
6h 35m
€138–199
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 12N
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
10h 43m
€139–151
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 32m
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-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 8m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Bautzentrain
6h 5m
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain
7h 13m
€86–245
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen Bahnhoftrain
8h 59m
€124–274

Basel to Bautzen by train

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 868.4 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bautzen via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bautzen via Nuremberg central bus station in around 12h 20m.

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