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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Siegen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Siegen is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Siegen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Siegen. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Siegen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Siegen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Siegen Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Siegen?

The distance between Basel and Siegen is 460 km. The road distance is 437.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Siegen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 17m and costs €40 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Basel to Siegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Siegen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Siegen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Siegen?

The best way to get from Basel to Siegen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 17m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Siegen bus arrive?

Basel to Siegen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Siegen station.

Where does the Basel to Siegen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Siegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Siegen is 438 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Basel to Siegen.

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

Book your Basel to Siegen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Siegen?

There are 477+ hotels available in Siegen.

Basel to Siegen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Siegen by train, bus, 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 Siegen Hbf34
5h 17m
€41–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to SiegenN122
8h 20m
€30–70
Drive 437.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Siegen437.9 km
3h 59m
€76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Siegen Hbf
6h 40m
€110–282
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bf43N
2. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Siegen HbfRe9
8h 36m
€85–172

Basel to Siegen by train

23Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Siegen Hbf via Frankfurt in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Siegen 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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