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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 31 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Dresden-Neustadt and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Dresden to Basel?

The distance between Dresden and Basel is 817 km. The road distance is 738 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Dresden to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Basel bus from?

Dresden to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Basel train from?

Dresden to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Basel?

The best way to get from Dresden to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 180 - SFr 600 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Dresden to Basel bus arrive?

Dresden to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Dresden to Basel train arrive?

Dresden to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Basel is 738 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Dresden to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 557+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Dresden to Basel?

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

Dresden to Basel - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Dresden 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 43m
CHF 141–508
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dresden to Baselrideshare 738.4 km
8h 37m
CHF 31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 35m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Dresden-Neustadt to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain En
9h 47m
CHF 150–270
Drive 738 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Baselcar 738 km
6h 12m
CHF 117–169
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Ec
9h 54m
CHF 140–330
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Strasbourgbus 321 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
12h 19m
CHF 65–123
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 186–558
Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 13m
CHF 145–459
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 47m
CHF 144–443
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 5m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 41m
CHF 101–333

Dresden to Basel by train

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7h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dresden to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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