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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salzkotten is to train which costs €60 - €160 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Salzkotten is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Salzkotten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salzkotten. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Salzkotten, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Salzkotten?

The distance between Basel and Salzkotten is 640 km. The road distance is 537.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Salzkotten without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €60 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Basel to Salzkotten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salzkotten train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Salzkotten train arrive?

Basel to Salzkotten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Salzkotten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salzkotten is 537 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Basel to Salzkotten.

Where can I stay near Salzkotten?

There are 402+ hotels available in Salzkotten.

Basel to Salzkotten - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Salzkotten 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
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Paderborn Hbftrain Re
6h 36m
€63–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Warburg(Westf)train Re
4. Take the bus from Warburg, Bahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhofbus S85
10h 54m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hamm to Salzkotten, Bahnhoftrain
9h 43m
€87–322
Drive 537.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Salzkottencar 537.1 km
4h 58m
€92–132
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamm to Salzkotten, Bahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€118–305
Train, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Langenhagen Flughafen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 13m
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamm to Salzkotten, Bahnhoftrain
7h 52m
€123–297

Basel to Salzkotten by train

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Distance: 640 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salzkotten, Bahnhof via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 36m.

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