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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merzig is to bus via Luxembourg which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Merzig is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Merzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Merzig?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merzig. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Merzig via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Merzig?

The distance between Basel and Merzig is 417 km. The road distance is 267.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Merzig without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Basel to Merzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Merzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Merzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Merzig?

The best way to get from Basel to Merzig is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Basel to Merzig bus arrive?

Basel to Merzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Basel to Merzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Merzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Merzig is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Basel to Merzig.

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

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Where can I stay near Merzig?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Merzig by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain Re1
5h 4m
€68–143
Bus via Luxembourg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gasperich, Cloche d'Or to Merzig, Stadthallebus 404
6h 58m
€27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
6h 2m
€28–50
Drive 267.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merzigcar 267.2 km
3h 4m
€56–81

Basel to Merzig by train

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Distance: 417.4 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Merzig via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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