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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Detmold and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Basel. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Altenbeken and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Detmold to Basel?

The distance between Detmold and Basel is 634 km. The road distance is 565.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Detmold to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Basel bus from?

Detmold to Basel bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Basel train from?

Detmold to Basel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Altenbeken station.

Train or bus from Detmold to Basel?

The best way to get from Detmold to Basel is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Detmold to Basel bus arrive?

Detmold to Basel bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.

Where does the Detmold to Basel train arrive?

Detmold to Basel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Basel is 566 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Detmold to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Detmold to Basel - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Detmold 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
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 51m
CHF 114–222
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the nighttrain from Goettingen to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 52m
CHF 67–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
12h 39m
CHF 72–123
Drive 565.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Baselcar 565.7 km
5h 22m
CHF 95–138
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h
CHF 114–222
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Detmold to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
9h 58m
CHF 104–131
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 157–401
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Basel (BSL)plane HAJ - BSL
7h 36m
CHF 147–291
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 148–328
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 17m
CHF 162–360
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 20m
CHF 177–410
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
7h 42m
CHF 104–375
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 24m
CHF 138–306

Detmold to Basel by train

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Distance: 634.1 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Altenbeken and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Basel SBB via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, and Dortmund central bus station in around 12h 39m.

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