There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Konstanz by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus stationbus FlixBus 006
2h 30m€10–19Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanztrain Ir75
3h 8m€60–171Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Basel to Konstanz151.6 km
2h 4m€10Drive 151.6 km
- Drive from Basel to Konstanzcar 151.6 km
1h 39m€26–38
Basel to Konstanz by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Konstanz is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Konstanz is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Constance central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Konstanz. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Konstanz via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Basel and Konstanz is 151 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Konstanz without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €10 - €19.
The bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Basel to Konstanz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Konstanz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Konstanz is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs €10 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €180 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Konstanz, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Konstanz via Zürich HB in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Konstanz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Konstanz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Constance central bus station.
Basel to Konstanz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Konstanz is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Basel to Konstanz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Konstanz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.