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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wolfsburg is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wolfsburg is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wolfsburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wolfsburg station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brunswick central station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wolfsburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Wolfsburg?

The distance between Basel and Wolfsburg is 720 km. The road distance is 674.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wolfsburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €300.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof takes 6h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wolfsburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Wolfsburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wolfsburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Wolfsburg is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Wolfsburg bus arrive?

Basel to Wolfsburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Basel to Wolfsburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Wolfsburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wolfsburg is 674 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Basel to Wolfsburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Wolfsburg?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
6h 2m
€120–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Brunswick central stationbus N235 / ...
11h 52m
€68–112
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Hannover Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Wolfsburg Hbftrain Re
9h 3m
€69–143
Drive 674.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wolfsburgcar 674.3 km
5h 32m
€120–173
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Wolfsburgcar
9h 28m
€109–141
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 43m
€136–299
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 7m
€167–448
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 53m
€82–318
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 42m
€98–378
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 2m
€123–377
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, 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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€159–407

Basel to Wolfsburg by train

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 720 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €120–300 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Brunswick central station, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 52m.

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