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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 14 - SFr 19 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Darmstadt central train station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Basel?

The distance between Darmstadt and Basel is 302 km. The road distance is 297.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 90.

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

The train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Basel train from?

Darmstadt to Basel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Darmstadt to Basel?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Basel is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 9 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 240 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Basel bus arrive?

Darmstadt to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Darmstadt to Basel train arrive?

Darmstadt to Basel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Basel is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Darmstadt to Basel.

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

Book your Darmstadt to Basel train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Darmstadt to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Darmstadt and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Darmstadt to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Darmstadt to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20N
3h 5m
CHF 9–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Basel SBBbus 108
6h 35m
CHF 26–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Darmstadt Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
3h 5m
CHF 30–243
Drive 297.1 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Baselcar 297.1 km
2h 32m
CHF 48–70
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3h 41m
CHF 39–162
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingentrain
2. Take the train from HD-Pfaffengrund/Wieblingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ice
5h 4m
CHF 82–142
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Baselrideshare 297.3 km
3h 8m
CHF 14–19
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 40m
CHF 117–236
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 59m
CHF 93–223

Darmstadt to Basel by train

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Distance: 302.1 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

Österreichische Bundesbahnen operates a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf once daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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