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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

How far is it from Basel to Birkenfeld?

The distance between Basel and Birkenfeld is 326 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 23m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Basel to Birkenfeld, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basel to Birkenfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Birkenfeld is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Basel to Birkenfeld.

Where can I stay near Birkenfeld?

There are 121+ hotels available in Birkenfeld.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
5h 23m
€31–69
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
5h 59m
€60–166
Drive 286.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Birkenfeldcar 286.4 km
3h 17m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 7m
€92–137

Basel to Birkenfeld by bus and train

23Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Birkenfeld.

Launch map view

Distance: 325.7 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken Hbf, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Neubrücke, Bahnhof in around 5h 59m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.