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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Chemnitz is to night train and train which costs €55 - €280 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Chemnitz is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Chemnitz?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Chemnitz station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Chemnitz central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Chemnitz?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Chemnitz?

The distance between Basel and Chemnitz is 778 km. The road distance is 665.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Chemnitz without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 56m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Basel to Chemnitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Chemnitz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Chemnitz train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Chemnitz?

The best way to get from Basel to Chemnitz is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 56m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.

Where does the Basel to Chemnitz bus arrive?

Basel to Chemnitz bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Chemnitz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Chemnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chemnitz is 665 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Basel to Chemnitz.

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

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Where can I stay near Chemnitz?

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Basel to Chemnitz - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Chemnitz 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 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
7h 56m
€141–529
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
8h 55m
€57–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N1306 / ...
10h
Drive 665.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chemnitzcar 665.3 km
5h 34m
€116–167
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
9h 42m
€158–355
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 10m
€190–644
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 28m
€141–445
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 Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 39m
€172–532
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 Flughafen BER to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 25m
€98–334

Basel to Chemnitz by train

131Weekly Trains

7h 56mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.9 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Chemnitz central bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 10h.

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