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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hoffenheim is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hoffenheim is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hoffenheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hoffenheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hoffenheim, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Hoffenheim?

The distance between Basel and Hoffenheim is 298 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Hoffenheim without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Basel to Hoffenheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hoffenheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Hoffenheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Hoffenheim is to train via Mannheim which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Basel to Hoffenheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Hoffenheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hoffenheim is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Basel to Hoffenheim.

Where can I stay near Hoffenheim?

There are 824+ hotels available in Hoffenheim.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Hoffenheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3h 27m
€45–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 108 / ...
5h 47m
€28–42
Drive 243.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hoffenheimcar 243.6 km
2h 13m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
3h 37m
€38–91
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Eppingentrain 85457 / ...
4h 49m

Basel to Hoffenheim by train

201Weekly Trains

3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 298.2 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Hoffenheim, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe central train station, Heidelberg Pre Waypoint, Heidelberg, Betriebshof, Neckargemünd, Bahnhof, and Neckargemünd, Bahnhof in around 5h 47m.

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