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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Otterbach is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Otterbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Otterbach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Otterbach, Börtzler via Karlsruhe central train station and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Otterbach?

The distance between Basel and Otterbach is 325 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Otterbach without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Basel to Otterbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Otterbach bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Otterbach?

The best way to get from Basel to Otterbach is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Otterbach bus arrive?

Basel to Otterbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Can I drive from Basel to Otterbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Otterbach is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Basel to Otterbach.

Where can I stay near Otterbach?

There are 402+ hotels available in Otterbach.

Basel to Otterbach - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Otterbach by train (Trenitalia), 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 SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
3h 55m
€37–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kaiserslautern central train stationbus N236
6h 16m
€25–53
Drive 271.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Otterbachcar 271.2 km
3h 3m
€47–68

Basel to Otterbach by train and bus

179Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Otterbach.

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Distance: 325.3 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Otterbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Otterbach, Börtzler via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Kaiserslautern, Hbf, and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Otterbach, Börtzler via Karlsruhe central train station and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 6h 16m.

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