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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gernsheim is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gernsheim is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gernsheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gernsheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gernsheim Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Gernsheim?

The distance between Basel and Gernsheim is 286 km. The road distance is 287.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gernsheim without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Basel to Gernsheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gernsheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Gernsheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Gernsheim is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Gernsheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Gernsheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gernsheim is 288 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Basel to Gernsheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Gernsheim?

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Where can I stay near Gernsheim?

There are 734+ hotels available in Gernsheim.

Basel to Gernsheim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Gernsheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

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 SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 17m
€36–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus N474 / ...
4h 53m
€31–44
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Bruchsalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Bruchsal to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
4h 24m
€52–289
Drive 287.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gernsheimcar 287.8 km
2h 26m
€50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhoftrain
4h 39m
€113–265

Basel to Gernsheim by train

142Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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