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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bitterfeld is to night train which costs €45 - €270 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bitterfeld is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €150 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bitterfeld?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bitterfeld. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bitterfeld via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Bitterfeld?

The distance between Basel and Bitterfeld is 732 km. The road distance is 703.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bitterfeld without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 1m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Basel to Bitterfeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bitterfeld train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bitterfeld?

The best way to get from Basel to Bitterfeld is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 1m and costs €130 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €420 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Bitterfeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bitterfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bitterfeld is 703 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Basel to Bitterfeld.

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

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Where can I stay near Bitterfeld?

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Basel to Bitterfeld - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Bitterfeld 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 Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
7h 1m
€132–497
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 1m
€48–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus 220 / ...
10h 23m
Drive 703.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bitterfeldcar 703.5 km
6h 28m
€123–177
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
8h 48m
€148–326
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
6h 35m
€123–420
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane ZRH - LEJ
7h 20m
€174–433
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Bitterfeldtrain
5h 54m
€75–228
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
5h 46m
€155–467
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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h
€173–536
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Bitterfeldtrain
7h 4m
€101–291

Basel to Bitterfeld by train

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7h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 732.1 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bitterfeld via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bitterfeld via Frankfurt central train station, Leipzig central train station, and Leipzig Hbf in around 10h 23m.

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