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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Suhl is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Suhl is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Suhl?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Suhl, Zentrum via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Suhl?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Suhl. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Suhl via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Suhl?

The distance between Basel and Suhl is 585 km. The road distance is 505.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Suhl without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Basel to Suhl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Suhl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Suhl train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Suhl?

The best way to get from Basel to Suhl is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 38m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Suhl bus arrive?

Basel to Suhl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Basel to Suhl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Suhl?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Suhl is 506 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Basel to Suhl.

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

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Where can I stay near Suhl?

There are 682+ hotels available in Suhl.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Suhl 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
6h 38m
€67–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
10h 27m
€45–63
Drive 505.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Suhlcar 505.5 km
4h 20m
€85–123
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
7h 14m
€69–135
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl.train
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
8h 58m

Basel to Suhl by train

49Weekly Trains

6h 38mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 585.3 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Suhl, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Suhl via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Suhl, Zentrum via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 10h 27m.

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