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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zittau is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €230 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zittau is to train and fly which takes 7h 7m and costs €170 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zittau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zittau station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Zittau station via Dresden central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zittau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zittau. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Zittau via Frankfurt and Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Zittau?

The distance between Basel and Zittau is 913 km. The road distance is 841.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zittau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Basel to Zittau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zittau bus from?

Basel to Zittau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zittau train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Zittau?

The best way to get from Basel to Zittau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Zittau bus arrive?

Basel to Zittau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Basel to Zittau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Zittau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zittau is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Basel to Zittau.

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

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Where can I stay near Zittau?

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Basel to Zittau - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Zittau by train, bus, night train, car, 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 50
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zittautrain Rb / ...
10h 12m
€170–621
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the bus from Praha, Černý Most to Liberecbus
7h 24m
€72–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Zittau stationbus 239 / ...
14h 30m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Dresden-Neustadtnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zittautrain Rb / ...
11h 51m
€190–375
Drive 841.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zittaucar 841.7 km
7h 14m
€148–213
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 12N
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zittautrain Rb / ...
11h 51m
€172–410
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Zittautrain
7h 22m
€209–786
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Klotzsche to Zittautrain
7h 7m
€170–543
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the bus from Praha, Černý Most to Liberecbus
8h 29m
€118–301
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 Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zittautrain
8h 22m
€104–319

Basel to Zittau by train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.2 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Zittau via Frankfurt, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zittau station via Dresden and Dresden central station in around 14h 30m.

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