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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bremerhaven is to fly and train which costs €55 - €260 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bremerhaven is to train and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €150 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bremerhaven?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bremerhaven Hbf via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Bremerhaven?

The distance between Basel and Bremerhaven is 877 km. The road distance is 793.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bremerhaven without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Basel to Bremerhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bremerhaven train from?

Basel to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Bremerhaven train arrive?

Basel to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bremerhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bremerhaven is 793 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Basel to Bremerhaven.

Where can I stay near Bremerhaven?

There are 2330+ hotels available in Bremerhaven.

Basel to Bremerhaven - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Bremerhaven by train, night train, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car 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 Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rs2
7h 58m
€85–253
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
6h 21m
€57–251
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Bremen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rs2
9h 26m
€73–287
Drive 793.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bremerhavencar 793.1 km
7h 15m
€135–194
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
6h 27m
€152–342
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain 26 / ...
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain Rs2
8h 6m
€99–257
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Altonacartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Altona to Bremerhavencar
8h 13m
€174–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
6h 22m
€134–336
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
6h 3m
€155–398
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
7h 31m
€109–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbftrain
7h 46m
€142–421

Basel to Bremerhaven by train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 876.6 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bremerhaven Hbf via Bremen Hbf in around 7h 58m.

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