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

The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Bielefeld and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bielefeld and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Bielefeld to Basel?

The distance between Bielefeld and Basel is 681 km. The road distance is 577.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Bielefeld to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Basel bus from?

Bielefeld to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Bielefeld to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Bielefeld to Basel?

The best way to get from Bielefeld to Basel is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Bielefeld to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bielefeld to Basel train arrive?

Bielefeld to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bielefeld to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Basel is 577 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Bielefeld to Basel.

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

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

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bielefeld to Basel 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
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
6h 50m
CHF 67–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
10h 35m
CHF 49–68
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 19m
CHF 74–298
Drive 577.1 km
1. Drive from Bielefeld to Baselcar 577.1 km
5h 23m
CHF 93–135
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Basel (BSL)plane HAJ - BSL
7h 2m
CHF 149–258
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 26m
CHF 106–278
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Basel (BSL)plane FMO - BSL
7h 50m
CHF 136–344
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 129–312
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 58m
CHF 149–381
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 5m
CHF 107–290

Bielefeld to Basel by train

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Distance: 681.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Dortmund Hbf in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 35m.

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