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

The cheapest way to get from Bretten to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bretten to Basel is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Bretten and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bretten Stadtmitte and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Bretten to Basel?

The distance between Bretten and Basel is 214 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bretten to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Bretten to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bretten to Basel train from?

Bretten to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bretten Stadtmitte station.

Train or bus from Bretten to Basel?

The best way to get from Bretten to Basel is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Bretten to Basel train arrive?

Bretten to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bretten to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bretten to Basel is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Bretten to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Bretten to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bretten to Basel by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Bretten Stadtmitte to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe45 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
2h 26m
CHF 34–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
4h 8m
CHF 24–34
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz85538 / ...
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SbbNj
3h 51m
CHF 36–261
Drive 218.2 km
1. Drive from Bretten to Basel218.2 km
2h
CHF 35–51

Bretten to Basel by train

140Weekly Trains

2h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.1 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bretten Stadtmitte to Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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