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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bautzen is to drive which costs €130 - €200 and takes 6h 36m.

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 36m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Bautzen via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

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 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Bautzen?

The distance between Basel and Bautzen is 869 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 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Bautzen bus arrive?

Basel to Bautzen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden 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 36m 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?

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Where can I stay near Bautzen?

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Basel to Bautzen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Bautzen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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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 5m
Drive 793.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Bautzencar 793.8 km
6h 36m
€136–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bautzenbus N1230 / ...
13h 30m
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 44m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 12N
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...
10h 44m
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 19m
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 9m
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 16m

Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS) flights

34Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

€306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bautzen via Dresden and Dresden central station in around 13h 30m.

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