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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Merzig is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 4h 55m.

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 2h 55m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Merzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Merzig station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Merzig bus station via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

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 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Merzig?

The distance between Basel and Merzig is 305 km. The road distance is 267 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 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €24 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 5h 7m.

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 2h 55m to drive from Basel to Merzig.

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

Book your Basel to Merzig train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Merzig bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Merzig?

There are 595+ hotels available in Merzig.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Merzig by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationN506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Merzig bus station1929
4h 55m
€24–54
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to MerzigRe1
5h 7m
€52–143
Drive 267 km
1. Drive from Basel to Merzig267 km
2h 55m
€46–67
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Ost to Merzig
6h 3m
€78–140
Train via Strasbourg #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
6h 27m
€61–119

Basel to Merzig by bus

3Weekly Buses

4h 55mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 305.2 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Merzig bus station via Saarbrücken bus station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Merzig via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 7m.

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