There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Saig by train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 36m
25€ - 61€
3 alternative options
Train, bus • 3h
Train, bus via Titisee Bahnhof • 3h 53m
Drive • 1h 8m
8€ - 13€
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saig is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saig is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Saig is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Basel to Saig is to drive, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Saig is to drive which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 8m.
The distance between Basel and Saig is 59 km. The road distance is 79.7 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Saig without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Basel to Saig, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saig is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Basel to Saig.
There are 541+ hotels available in Saig. Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 58.6 km
- Duration: 2h 36m
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Saig, Germany?
You can take a train from Basel to Saig via Freiburg, Titisee, and Titisee Bahnhof in around 2h 36m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 45€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Freiburg to Titisee
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DB Regio AG Baden-Württemberg
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Titisee
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 9€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Zell(Wiesental)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Zell to Titisee, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 7€
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- SBB
- Website
- suedbadenbus.de
Bus from Zell to Titisee Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- suedbadenbus.de
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