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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saxony is to bus which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Saxony is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Saxony?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Saxony station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Saxony?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Saxony?

The distance between Basel and Saxony is 698 km. The road distance is 680.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Saxony without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 32m and costs €60 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Basel to Saxony, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Saxony bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Saxony train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Saxony?

The best way to get from Basel to Saxony is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 32m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €100 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €310 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Saxony bus arrive?

Basel to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Saxony train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saxony is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Basel to Saxony.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Saxony?

Book your Basel to Saxony train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Saxony?

Book your Basel to Saxony bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saxony?

There are 1424+ hotels available in Saxony.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Saxony 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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf50 / ...
6h 32m
€62–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationFlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationN86 / ...
10h 25m
€43–99
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Leipzig HbfNj
7h 33m
€55–270
Drive 680.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzig680.8 km
6h 17m
€117–169
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbf12N
7h 33m
€140–210
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)BSL - LEJ
6h 48m
€95–305
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)BSL - DRS
5h 48m
€179–334
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
5h 24m
€140–390
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbf
5h 46m
€50–237
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
7h 42m
€77–196

Basel to Saxony by train

132Weekly Trains

6h 32mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 10h 25m.

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