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 €18 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.

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 2h 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 Bad Bf and arriving at Bretten Stadtmitte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Bretten?

The distance between Basel and Bretten is 214 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 which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m 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 Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bretten?

The best way to get from Basel to Bretten is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.

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 2h 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 805+ hotels available in Bretten.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bretten Stadtmittetrain Re45
2h 14m
€39–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
3h 42m
€18–37
Drive 217.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brettencar 217.7 km
2h
€39–56

Basel to Bretten by train

303Weekly Trains

2h 14mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.2 km
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bretten Stadtmitte via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–23 and the journey takes 3h.

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