What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Freiburg, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Timmendorfer Strand?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Timmendorfer Strand via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg and Lübeck Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Basel and Timmendorfer Strand is 889 km. The road distance is 873.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 8h 57m and costs €180 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Timmendorfer Strand bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Timmendorfer Strand train from?

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

The best way to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand is to train via Kassel which takes 8h 57m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Timmendorfer Strand bus arrive?

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Basel to Timmendorfer Strand train arrive?

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Timmendorfer Strand is 873 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand.

Where can I stay near Timmendorfer Strand?

There are 5627+ hotels available in Timmendorfer Strand.

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lüneburgtrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Lueneburg to Luebeck Hbftrain Re
8h 57m
€186–641
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8 / ...
11h 56m
€62–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lübeckbus 173 / ...
16h 5m
€64–117
Drive 873.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Timmendorfer Strandcar 873.2 km
7h 15m
€155–224
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8 / ...
9h 2m
€170–561
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Timmendorfer Strandcar
11h 4m
€117–146
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
5h 56m
€76–251
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
7h 5m
€129–353
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain
7h 35m
€155–448

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand by train

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Distance: 888.5 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Timmendorfer Strand, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Timmendorfer Strand via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Lueneburg, and Lübeck Hbf in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Freiburg, Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Lübeck, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 16h 5m.

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