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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zwickau is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zwickau is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zwickau station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zwickau central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Zwickau?

The distance between Basel and Zwickau is 783 km. The road distance is 633.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €75 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Basel to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zwickau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Zwickau train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Basel to Zwickau is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €75 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Zwickau bus arrive?

Basel to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Basel to Zwickau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zwickau is 633 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Basel to Zwickau.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Zwickau?

Book your Basel to Zwickau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zwickau?

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Basel to Zwickau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Zwickau by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
8h 23m
€79–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321 / ...
10h 30m
€46–68
Drive 633.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zwickaucar 633.3 km
5h 19m
€108–156
Fly Basel to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BSL - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 51m
€120–349
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
10h 37m
€100–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Bayreuth Hbfbus Ev
3. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
12h 21m
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 Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain
7h 46m
€155–443
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 Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 40m
€89–244

Basel to Zwickau by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Zwickau central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 30m.

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