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 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 42m.

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 19m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 130.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Detmold to Basel, including transfers.

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 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 42m.

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 19m 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 - 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-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
6h 53m
CHF 58–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Karlsruhe central train stationN110
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
12h 42m
CHF 54–85
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
11h 39m
CHF 76–309
Drive 566.3 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Basel566.3 km
5h 19m
CHF 90–130
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
6h 8m
CHF 152–354
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Basel (BSL)HAJ - BSL
8h 20m
CHF 146–275
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 15m
CHF 115–288
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 27m
CHF 132–328
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 49m
CHF 136–359
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
3. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
8h 2m
CHF 75–329

Detmold to Basel by train

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Basel SBB via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 12h 42m.

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