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 €35 - €55 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 4h 1m and costs €70 - €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 once daily, 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 €45 - €270.

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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 €45 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 7h.

Where does the Basel to Siegen bus arrive?

Basel to Siegen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB 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 4h 1m to drive from Basel to Siegen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Siegen?

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Basel to Siegen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegen Hbftrain 34
5h 17m
€49–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Siegenbus FlixBus N122
8h 20m
€35–55
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Siegenbus FlixBus N122 / ...
7h
Drive 437.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Siegencar 437.9 km
4h 1m
€75–108
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Siegen Hbftrain
6h 42m
€106–280
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bftrain 43N
2. Take the train from Troisdorf Bf to Siegen Hbftrain Re9
8h 32m
€75–179

Basel to Siegen by train

26Weekly Trains

5h 17mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.5 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, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Siegen via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h.

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