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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Europe is to bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Europe is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $95 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Europe?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Europe. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nentershausen Oderstraße via Frankfurt, Fulda Bahnhof/ZOB and Bebra Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Europe?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Europe. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bebra Bahnhof via Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Europe?

The distance between Basel and Europe is 504 km. The road distance is 491 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Europe without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $90 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Basel to Europe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Europe bus from?

Basel to Europe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Europe train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Europe?

The best way to get from Basel to Europe is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $80 and takes 11h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Europe bus arrive?

Basel to Europe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Europe train arrive?

Basel to Europe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fulda Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Europe?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Europe is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Basel to Europe.

Where can I stay near Europe?

There are 785+ hotels available in Europe.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Europe by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5
6h 27m
$94–182
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Hanau Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhoftrain Re50
8h 39m
$42–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Fulda Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Fulda Bahnhof/ZOB to Bebra Bahnhofbus
11h 11m
$63–79
Drive 491 km
1. Drive from Basel to Europecar 491 km
4h 3m
$99–143

Basel to Europe by train and bus

46Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.1 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Europe?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Nentershausen Oderstraße via Fulda Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Nentershausen Oderstraße via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Fulda Station, Fulda Bahnhof/ZOB, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 11h 11m.

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