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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pirna is to bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pirna is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €160 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Pirna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Pirna?

The distance between Basel and Pirna is 834 km. The road distance is 758 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Pirna without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 41m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Basel to Pirna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pirna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Pirna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Pirna?

The best way to get from Basel to Pirna is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 41m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 13h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €340 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Pirna bus arrive?

Basel to Pirna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Basel to Pirna train arrive?

Basel to Pirna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pirna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pirna is 758 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Basel to Pirna.

Where can I stay near Pirna?

There are 2480+ hotels available in Pirna.

Basel to Pirna - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pirna?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pirna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pirna Dresdner Straße via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and DD Prohlis Kaufpark Nickern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Pirna by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
8h 41m
€75–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Praguebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
13h 27m
€42–132
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
10h 20m
€161–223
Drive 758 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pirnacar 758 km
6h 17m
€131–189
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 12N
10h 20m
€77–161
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
6h 28m
€182–337
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
6h 4m
€144–393
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
6h 1m
€169–373
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 50m
€68–240
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bad Schandautrain
7h 46m
€101–247

Basel to Pirna by train

70Weekly Trains

8h 41mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 833.5 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Pirna Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pirna Dresdner Straße via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and DD Prohlis Kaufpark Nickern in around 13h 27m.

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