There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Schmallenberg by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Hagen Hbftrain 43
- Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundemtrain Rb / ...
7h 38m€117–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
- Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbfbus Re9x / ...
11h 39m€63–71Drive 482.2 km
- Drive from Basel to Schmallenbergcar 482.2 km
4h 32m€87–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Meschede, Bahnhoftrain Re57
13h 35m€72–138
Basel to Schmallenberg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schmallenberg is to bus which costs €60 - €75 and takes 11h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Schmallenberg is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schmallenberg. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Schmallenberg, Habbel via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Siegen Hbf and Altenhundem ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schmallenberg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lennestadt-Altenhundem via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Basel and Schmallenberg is 657 km. The road distance is 482.2 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Schmallenberg without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Basel to Schmallenberg, including transfers.
Basel to Schmallenberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel to Schmallenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Schmallenberg is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €75 and takes 11h 39m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Schmallenberg, Germany?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schmallenberg, Habbel via Hagen Hbf, Lennestadt-Altenhundem, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Schmallenberg, Habbel via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Siegen Hbf, and Altenhundem ZOB in around 11h 39m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Hagen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hagen Hbf to Lennestadt-Altenhundem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Meschede, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- igoruzhanskyi@grandbus.com.ua
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €48–52
- Website
- Grand Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- DB Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Schmallenberg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.
Basel to Schmallenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schmallenberg is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Basel to Schmallenberg.
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