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 €27 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Gernsheim Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Gernsheim?

The distance between Basel and Gernsheim is 282 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 7m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Gernsheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Gernsheim is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

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 792+ 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, car, plane, or train

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 7m
€55–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
5h 18m
€28–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
4h 7m
€33–105
Drive 287.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gernsheimcar 287.8 km
2h 26m
€51–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gernsheim Bahnhoftrain
4h 30m
€136–350

Basel to Gernsheim by train

144Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.1 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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