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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Giesen is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Giesen is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Giesen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Giesen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Giesen/Rathaus via Hanover central bus station and Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof-ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Giesen?

The distance between Basel and Giesen is 649 km. The road distance is 635.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Giesen without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Basel to Giesen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Giesen bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Giesen?

The best way to get from Basel to Giesen is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 12h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Giesen bus arrive?

Basel to Giesen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Giesen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Giesen is 636 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Basel to Giesen.

Where can I stay near Giesen?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Giesen.

Basel to Giesen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Giesen by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Bad Bf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
5h 57m
€95–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus stationbus N33
12h 22m
€41–100
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 11m
€55–270
Drive 635.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Giesencar 635.8 km
5h 15m
€111–160
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1392
5h 39m
€163–210
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
7h 26m
€152–263
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
6h 47m
€164–319
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
6h 39m
€149–293
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 59m
€85–317
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 24m
€143–364

Basel to Giesen by train and bus

48Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Giesen, Lower Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–95 and the journey takes 10h.

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