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

The cheapest way to get from Bremerhaven to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 180 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bremerhaven to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Bremerhaven and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bremerhaven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bremerhaven and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bremerhaven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Bremen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Bremerhaven to Basel?

The distance between Bremerhaven and Basel is 845 km. The road distance is 790.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Basel without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Bremerhaven to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Basel bus from?

Bremerhaven to Basel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Bremerhaven to Basel train from?

Bremerhaven to Basel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bremerhaven to Basel?

The best way to get from Bremerhaven to Basel is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Basel bus arrive?

Bremerhaven to Basel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz station.

Where does the Bremerhaven to Basel train arrive?

Bremerhaven to Basel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bremerhaven to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bremerhaven to Basel is 791 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Bremerhaven to Basel.

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

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Bremerhaven to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bremerhaven to Basel 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 via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 16 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20
8h 13m
CHF 143–395
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the nighttrain from Bremen Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 59m
CHF 52–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platzbus Re8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Hanover central bus stationbus 060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Basel SBBbus
14h 35m
Drive 790.9 km
1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Baselcar 790.9 km
7h 20m
CHF 133–192
Train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain Rs2
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
8h 23m
CHF 152–335
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bremerhaven to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
12h 22m
CHF 107–137
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Basel (BSL)plane BRE - BSL
6h 29m
CHF 110–319
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 142–408
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 87–353
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 22m
CHF 139–352
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 52m
CHF 132–667
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 37m
CHF 193–528

Bremerhaven to Basel by train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 845 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Bremen Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz, Bremen Fernbusterminal, and Hanover central bus station in around 14h 35m.

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