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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leimen is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leimen is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leimen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leimen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leimen, Kurpfalz-Centrum via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leimen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leimen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at St. Ilgen, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Leimen?

The distance between Basel and Leimen is 235 km. The road distance is 239.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leimen without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Basel to Leimen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leimen bus from?

Basel to Leimen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leimen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Leimen?

The best way to get from Basel to Leimen is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €50 and takes 5h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Leimen bus arrive?

Basel to Leimen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.

Where does the Basel to Leimen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Leimen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leimen is 239 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Basel to Leimen.

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

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Where can I stay near Leimen?

There are 1146+ hotels available in Leimen.

Basel to Leimen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Leimen 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to St. Ilgen, BahnhofS3 / ...
2h 32m
€32–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg central train station107 / ...
5h 14m
€15–50
Drive 239.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leimen239.5 km
2h 3m
€41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof20N
3h 29m
€31–84

Basel to Leimen by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 32mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.4 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Leimen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to St. Ilgen, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–50 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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