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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bretten is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bretten is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bretten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bretten. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Bretten?

The distance between Basel and Bretten is 219 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bretten without a car is to train and line 85457 train which takes 2h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Basel to Bretten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bretten train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bretten?

The best way to get from Basel to Bretten is to train and line 85457 train which takes 2h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Bretten train arrive?

Basel to Bretten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bretten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bretten is 218 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Basel to Bretten.

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

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Where can I stay near Bretten?

There are 834+ hotels available in Bretten.

Basel to Bretten - 3 ways to travel via train, line 85457 train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Bretten by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 85457 train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Bretten Stadtmitte85457 / ...
2h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationN474 / ...
3h 50m
€26–36
Drive 217.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bretten217.7 km
1h 58m
€38–54

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Distance: 218.9 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bretten Stadtmitte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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