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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wadern is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wadern is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wadern?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wadern. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Haco, Wadern via Saarbrücken bus station and Bahnhof, Merzig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Wadern?

The distance between Basel and Wadern is 310 km. The road distance is 268.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wadern without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €18 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Basel to Wadern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wadern bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wadern?

The best way to get from Basel to Wadern is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €180 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Wadern bus arrive?

Basel to Wadern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Wadern?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wadern is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Basel to Wadern.

Where can I stay near Wadern?

There are 685+ hotels available in Wadern.

Basel to Wadern - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Wadern by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
6h 10m
€18–35
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Merzigtrain Re1
6h 32m
€73–171
Drive 268.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Waderncar 268.9 km
3h 21m
€48–69
Bus via Bahnhof, Merzig
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Merzig bus stationbus 1929
6h 26m
€22–36
Train, line 1 tram, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain Rs4
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
4. Take the tram from Sarreguemines to Landwehrplatz, Saarbrückentram 1
5. Take the tram from Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken to Lebachtram 1
6. Take the bus from Bahnhof, Lebach to Busbahnhof, Wadernbus R3 / ...
7h 46m

Basel to Wadern by bus, foot, and tram

18Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 309.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Haco, Wadern via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Merzig, and Bahnhof, Merzig in around 6h 32m.

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