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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kiel is to night train and train which costs €70 - €170 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kiel is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Kiel?

The distance between Basel and Kiel is 951 km. The road distance is 898 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €170 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Basel to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kiel bus from?

Basel to Kiel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kiel?

The best way to get from Basel to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Kiel bus arrive?

Basel to Kiel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Kiel train arrive?

Basel to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kiel is 898 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Basel to Kiel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1652+ hotels available in Kiel.

Basel to Kiel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Kiel 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 SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re70 / ...
8h 10m
€175–415
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Bordesholmtrain Re70 / ...
11h 34m
€72–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kiel central bus stationbus 198
13h 45m
Drive 898 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kielcar 898 km
7h 25m
€156–226
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kiel Hbftrain 22
8h 38m
€170–612
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
11h 18m
€115–143
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
5h 42m
€80–278
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 50m
€127–407
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
7h 26m
€152–417

Basel to Kiel by train

127Weekly Trains

8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 951.3 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kiel central bus station via Frankfurt central train station in around 13h 45m.

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