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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 250 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Basel?

The distance between Chemnitz and Basel is 778 km. The road distance is 666.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Chemnitz to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Basel bus from?

Chemnitz to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Basel train from?

Chemnitz to Basel train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Basel?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.

Where does the Chemnitz to Basel bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Basel train arrive?

Chemnitz to Basel train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Basel is 666 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Chemnitz to Basel.

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

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

There are 12 ways to get from Chemnitz to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 6m
CHF 129–479
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 34m
CHF 49–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h
Drive 666.5 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Baselcar 666.5 km
5h 37m
CHF 106–153
Train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
9h 34m
CHF 124–299
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
7h 18m
CHF 168–589
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
6h 4m
CHF 72–219
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
6h 53m
CHF 130–401
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
6h 31m
CHF 95–312
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 32m
CHF 167–490
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 22m
CHF 116–300
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
7h 20m
CHF 209–483

Chemnitz to Basel by train

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Distance: 777.9 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h.

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