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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Calw is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Calw is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Calw?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Calw. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Hauptbf, Universität and Weil der Stadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Calw?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Calw. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Calw?

The distance between Basel and Calw is 250 km. The road distance is 202.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Calw without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Basel to Calw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Calw bus from?

Basel to Calw bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Calw train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Calw?

The best way to get from Basel to Calw is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Calw bus arrive?

Basel to Calw bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Basel to Calw train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Calw?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Calw is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Basel to Calw.

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

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Where can I stay near Calw?

There are 924+ hotels available in Calw.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Calw by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain Rb74
3h 14m
€46–127
Drive 202.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Calwcar 202.1 km
2h 39m
€36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 37m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Bühltrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Bühl to Bad Herrenalbbus X44
3. Take the bus from Bad Herrenalb to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOBbus X63
5h 39m
€70–110

Basel to Calw by train

172Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.9 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgart once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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