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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mettlach is to bus and train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mettlach is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mettlach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mettlach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mettlach via Mulhouse Ville and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Mettlach?

The distance between Basel and Mettlach is 308 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mettlach without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 33m and costs €26 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Basel to Mettlach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mettlach train from?

Basel to Mettlach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Mettlach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mettlach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mettlach is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Basel to Mettlach.

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

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Where can I stay near Mettlach?

There are 809+ hotels available in Mettlach.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mettlachtrain Re1
4h 33m
€26–43
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mettlachtrain Re1
5h 8m
€69–135
Drive 274.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mettlachcar 274.1 km
3h 1m
€47–68
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mettlachtrain Re1
5h 22m
€77–144

Basel to Mettlach by bus and train

18Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Mettlach, Saarland, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Mettlach via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 5h 8m.

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