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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Externsteine is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Externsteine is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €95 - €140.

How far is it from Basel to Externsteine?

The distance between Basel and Externsteine is 628 km. The road distance is 555.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Externsteine without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Basel to Externsteine, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Basel to Externsteine is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 24m.

Can I drive from Basel to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Externsteine is 555 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Basel to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 421+ hotels available in Externsteine.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Externsteine by train, bus, night train, 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 Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to AltenbekenRe
7h 42m
€71–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationN110
14h 24m
€53–98
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to GoettingenNj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to AltenbekenRb85
10h 52m
€71–293
Drive 555.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Externsteine555.3 km
5h 9m
€96–139

Basel to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

92Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Externsteine.

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Distance: 628.5 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Externsteine via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe, Altenbeken, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Abzweig Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Externsteine via Karlsruhe central train station, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Detmold, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 14h 24m.

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