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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mainau is to bus which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mainau is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mainau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Constance central bus station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mainau?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Konstanz-Petershausen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Mainau?

The distance between Basel and Mainau is 143 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mainau without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €14 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Basel to Mainau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Mainau train from?

Basel to Mainau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Mainau?

The best way to get from Basel to Mainau is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Mainau bus arrive?

Basel to Mainau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Constance central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Mainau train arrive?

Basel to Mainau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Konstanz-Petershausen station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mainau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mainau is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Basel to Mainau.

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

Book your Basel to Mainau train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Mainau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainau?

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Basel to Mainau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Mainau 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 SingenRe3
2. Take the train from Singen to Konstanz-Petershausen BahnhofS6 / ...
2h 7m
€15–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus station006
2h 30m
€18–27
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mainau156.8 km
1h 44m
€28–40
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to KonstanzIr75
3h 33m
€31–57
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Konstanz-PetershausenS6
4h 37m
€22–28

Basel to Mainau by train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.7 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Konstanz-Petershausen Bahnhof via Singen in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Constance central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €18–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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