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 45 - SFr 80 and takes 14h 24m.

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 21m and costs SFr 90 - 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 Detmold, Klinikum and arriving at Basel SBB via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.

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 59m.

How far is it from Detmold to Basel?

The distance between Detmold and Basel is 634 km. The road distance is 566.3 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 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bad Salzuflen central bus 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 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 14h 24m.

Where does the Detmold to Basel bus arrive?

Detmold to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus 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 21m to drive from Detmold to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Detmold to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Detmold to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, 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 59m
CHF 58–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1338
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBbus N122
14h 24m
CHF 48–79
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 52m
CHF 83–292
Drive 566.3 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Baselcar 566.3 km
5h 21m
CHF 92–133
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 14m
CHF 151–349
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
8h 8m
CHF 156–275
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 20m
CHF 115–303
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 33m
CHF 131–333
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 42m
CHF 136–319
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 12m
CHF 116–305

Detmold to Basel by train

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Distance: 633.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Klinikum to Basel SBB via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, and Dortmund central bus station in around 14h 24m.

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