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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Ettlingen?

The distance between Basel and Ettlingen is 197 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen without a car is to train via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Basel to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ettlingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to train via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz which takes 1h 57m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Ettlingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ettlingen is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Basel to Ettlingen.

Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Ettlingen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Ettlingen 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 via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
1h 57m
€22–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N474 / ...
3h 15m
€17–25
Drive 190.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ettlingencar 190.4 km
1h 38m
€33–48
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Ettlingen Westtrain Re7
2h 36m
€58–84

Basel to Ettlingen by train

192Weekly Trains

1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.7 km
Duration: 1h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €22–60 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route 6 times a week. 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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