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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Basel to Heilbronn?

The distance between Basel and Heilbronn is 261 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Basel to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heilbronn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Heilbronn train from?

Basel to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Basel to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Heilbronn is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Basel to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Basel to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Heilbronn?

Book your Basel to Heilbronn bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

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Basel to Heilbronn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Heilbronn by train, bus, 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 Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45
3h 24m
€37–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N184
6h 10m
€33–72
Drive 264.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Heilbronncar 264.5 km
2h 37m
€46–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
4h 38m
€142–311
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Harmonietrain 85457 / ...
4h 17m

Basel to Heilbronn by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Heilbronn central train station via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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