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 - €260 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 16m and costs €160 - €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 Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 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 716 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 Halle (Saale) which takes 6h 32m and costs €130 - €600.

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 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 SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Saxony?

The best way to get from Basel to Saxony is to train via Halle (Saale) which takes 6h 32m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €350 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Basel to Saxony bus arrive?

Basel to Saxony bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Saxony train arrive?

Basel to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf 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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Train via Halle (Saale)
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 12
6h 32m
€132–570
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 33m
€40–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N13 / ...
9h 25m
Drive 680.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leipzigcar 680.8 km
6h 20m
€118–170
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12 / ...
6h 53m
€120–550
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
5h 57m
€91–350
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
5h 49m
€137–305
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 16m
€167–441
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 51m
€90–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
7h
€116–432

Basel to Saxony by train

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Distance: 715.8 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Halle(Saale)Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Leipzig central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 25m.

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