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 6m.

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 6h 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 6m.

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 9h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand?

The distance between Basel and Timmendorfer Strand is 932 km. The road distance is 874.4 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 which takes 9h 4m and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 which takes 9h 4m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 6m.

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 874 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand.

Where can I stay near Timmendorfer Strand?

There are 2204+ hotels available in Timmendorfer Strand.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Timmendorfer Strand by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck Hbftrain Re8 / ...
9h 4m
€168–394
Bus
cheapest
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 6m
€64–111
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Lübeck-Travemünde Strandtrain Re8 / ...
12h 26m
€67–154
Drive 874.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Timmendorfer Strandcar 874.4 km
7h 19m
€152–219
Train via Kassel
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
9h 16m
€181–417
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
2. Drive from Lüneburg to Timmendorfer Strandcar
11h 7m
€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
6h
€75–260
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 9m
€122–388
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf 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 45m
€147–399

Basel to Timmendorfer Strand by train and bus

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 932.3 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Timmendorfer Strand ZOB via Hamburg Hbf, Lübeck Hbf, and Lübeck ZOB/Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 4m. 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 6m.

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