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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 22h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Hamburg-Altona and Uelzen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Basel?

The distance between Copenhagen and Basel is 974 km. The road distance is 1268.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Basel without a car is to train via Uelzen which takes 12h 55m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Copenhagen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Basel bus from?

Copenhagen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Basel train from?

Copenhagen to Basel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.

Train, bus or fly from Copenhagen to Basel?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train via Uelzen, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 260 and takes 12h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Copenhagen to Basel train arrive?

Copenhagen to Basel train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Basel is 1268 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Copenhagen to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Copenhagen to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Copenhagen to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Basel (BSL)plane CPH - BSL
2h 18m
CHF 72–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33 / ...
22h 10m
CHF 59–104
Train via Uelzen
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Uelzentrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Basel Bad Bftrain 20
12h 55m
CHF 134–258
Night train
1. Take the night train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nt
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
17h 21m
CHF 101–300
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CPH - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 33m
CHF 126–276
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
13h 15m
CHF 85–345
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
15h 6m
CHF 166–861
Drive 1,268.4 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Baselcar 1,268.4 km
10h 50m
CHF 204–294

Copenhagen to Basel by train

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12h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.8 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Basel, Switzerland?

Norwegian Air International, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Basel Bad Bf via Hamburg-Altona and Uelzen in around 12h 55m.

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