What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach is to bus and train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Freyming-Merlebach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at FREYMING-MERLEBACH - Supermarche via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SAARBRÜCKEN - Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Freyming-Merlebach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Bening via Strasbourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

The distance between Basel and Freyming-Merlebach is 350 km. The road distance is 222.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Freyming-Merlebach bus from?

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Freyming-Merlebach train from?

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

The best way to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Basel to Freyming-Merlebach bus arrive?

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Basel to Freyming-Merlebach train arrive?

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Freyming-Merlebach is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach?

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Where can I stay near Freyming-Merlebach?

There are 661+ hotels available in Freyming-Merlebach.

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTer
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to BeningTer
4h 44m
€59–254
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to BeningTer
5h 50m
€19–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
5h 19m
€20–44
Drive 222.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Freyming-Merlebach222.2 km
2h 17m
€39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
3. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to FREYMING-MERLEBACH - Hotel De Ville
5h 37m
€60–117

Basel to Freyming-Merlebach by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349.6 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Freyming-Merlebach, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Bening via Strasbourg and Metz Ville in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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