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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kandel is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kandel is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kandel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kandel. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Kandel Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Kandel?

The distance between Basel and Kandel is 208 km. The road distance is 201.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kandel without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €29 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Basel to Kandel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kandel train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kandel?

The best way to get from Basel to Kandel is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €29 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Basel to Kandel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kandel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kandel is 201 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Basel to Kandel.

Where can I stay near Kandel?

There are 1117+ hotels available in Kandel.

Basel to Kandel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Kandel by train, bus, or car

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 Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Kandel BahnhofRb51 / ...
2h 38m
€29–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationN474 / ...
3h 51m
€25–35
Drive 201.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kandel201.5 km
1h 52m
€35–50

Basel to Kandel by train

138Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kandel Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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