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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Worms is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Worms is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Worms?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Worms. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Worms, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Worms?

The distance between Basel and Worms is 277 km. The road distance is 275.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Worms without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Basel to Worms, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Worms train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Worms?

The best way to get from Basel to Worms is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Worms train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Worms?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Worms is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Basel to Worms.

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

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Where can I stay near Worms?

There are 934+ hotels available in Worms.

Basel to Worms - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Worms by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2h 53m
€35–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus N474 / ...
4h 29m
€30–54
Drive 275.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wormscar 275.9 km
2h 32m
€48–69
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Worms, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€116–269

Basel to Worms by train

185Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 277.3 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €27–70 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Trenitalia EuroCity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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