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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Varel is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Varel is to train and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs €180 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Varel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Varel. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Varel?

The distance between Basel and Varel is 832 km. The road distance is 758.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Varel without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €120 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Basel to Varel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Varel train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Varel?

The best way to get from Basel to Varel is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €120 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Varel train arrive?

Basel to Varel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Varel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Varel is 759 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Varel.

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

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Where can I stay near Varel?

There are 2839+ hotels available in Varel.

Basel to Varel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Varel 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 Bad Bf to Osnabrück Hbf43
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Varel BahnhofRe18 / ...
8h 33m
€121–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus stationN33
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Oldenburg central bus stationN1329 / ...
14h 25m
€74–124
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Bremen HbfNj
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Varel BahnhofRs3
10h 28m
€92–297
Drive 758.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Varel758.9 km
6h 42m
€130–188
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Varel
7h 20m
€183–243
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
6h 58m
€148–339
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
6h 54m
€169–435
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
6h 48m
€86–328
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
6h 36m
€185–425
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
7h 59m
€132–354
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
8h 26m
€177–414

Basel to Varel by train

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8h 33mAverage Duration

€121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 832.4 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Varel Bahnhof via Osnabrück Hbf in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Varel Bahnhof via Hanover central bus station, Oldenburg central bus station, and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 14h 25m.

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