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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Platten is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Platten is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €55 - €85.

How far is it from Basel to Platten?

The distance between Basel and Platten is 505 km. The road distance is 333 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Platten without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Basel to Platten, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Platten?

The best way to get from Basel to Platten is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 47m.

Can I drive from Basel to Platten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Platten is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Basel to Platten.

Where can I stay near Platten?

There are 515+ hotels available in Platten.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Platten by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
6h 52m
€82–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus FlixBus 107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Trier central train stationbus 011
7h 47m
€32–57
Drive 333 km
1. Drive from Basel to Plattencar 333 km
3h 31m
€57–83
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Wittlich, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
8h 25m
€63–126

Basel to Platten by train and bus

85Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Platten.

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Distance: 505.3 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Platten, Schmiedeweg via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, and Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Platten, Schmiedeweg via Freiburg, Trier central train station, Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof, and Wittlich, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m.

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