There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Schwalbach by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train via Mannheim
best- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarlouis Hbftrain Re1
5h 31m€72–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
6h 37m€26–52Drive 246.1 km
- Drive from Basel to Schwalbachcar 246.1 km
2h 52m€45–64Train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
6h 9m€47–103
Basel to Schwalbach by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schwalbach is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Schwalbach is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schwalbach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bierstr., Schwalbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Hauptbahnhof, Saarlouis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schwalbach. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Saarlouis Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Basel and Schwalbach is 409 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Schwalbach without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Basel to Schwalbach, including transfers.
Basel to Schwalbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Schwalbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
The best way to get from Basel to Schwalbach is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Schwalbach, Saarland, Germany?
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bierstr., Schwalbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarlouis Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof, Saarlouis in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarlouis Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Schwalbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Basel to Schwalbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schwalbach is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Basel to Schwalbach.
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