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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kirn is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kirn is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kirn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kirn. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kirn, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Kirn?

The distance between Basel and Kirn is 401 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kirn without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 41m and costs €75 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Basel to Kirn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kirn train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Kirn train arrive?

Basel to Kirn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kirn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kirn is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Basel to Kirn.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirn?

There are 440+ hotels available in Kirn.

Basel to Kirn - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Kirn by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain Re3
4h 41m
€77–156
Drive 314.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Kirncar 314.9 km
3h 44m
€55–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken to ZOB, St.Wendelbus N3
3. Take the train from St. Wendel to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 44m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain
5h 49m
€133–291
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain Re3 / ...
5h 27m
€132–224
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain Re3
7h 28m
€58–113
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Kirn, Bahnhoftrain
5h 40m
€132–312

Basel to Kirn by train

201Weekly Trains

4h 41mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.7 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Kirn, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 41m.

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