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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saxony is to night train which costs €40 - €240 and takes 7h 33m.

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 26m and costs €170 - €450.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

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 680.9 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 37m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 37m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €360 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Saxony bus arrive?

Basel to Saxony bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich 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 20m to drive from Basel to Saxony.

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

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Where can I stay near Saxony?

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Basel to Saxony - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Saxony by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
6h 37m
€122–259
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 33m
€40–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Leipzig central train stationbus 144
11h 57m
€66–98
Drive 680.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzigcar 680.9 km
6h 20m
€123–177
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
7h 33m
€120–260
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
6h 8m
€155–352
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
6h 24m
€126–377
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
5h 26m
€177–442
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 S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 54m
€79–288

Basel to Saxony by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 698.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Leipzig central train station via Zurich Bus Station in around 11h 57m.

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