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 35m 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 SBB and arriving at Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Glauchau, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Chemnitz?

The distance between Basel and Chemnitz is 758 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 which takes 8h 41m and costs €140 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m 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 SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Chemnitz?

The best way to get from Basel to Chemnitz is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €140 - €320. 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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Chemnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Chemnitz is 665 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
8h 41m
€142–314
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
8h 55m
€57–278
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 35m
€117–169
Train via Frankfurt am Main
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 Hbftrain Re
8h 42m
€155–562
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 22m
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 Hbftrain
6h 59m
€161–458
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 41m
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 26m
€98–344

Basel to Chemnitz by train

52Weekly Trains

8h 41mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Glauchau, Bahnhof in around 8h 41m. 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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