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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Stuttgart Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Basel?

The distance between Esslingen and Basel is 283 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Basel without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Esslingen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Basel train from?

Esslingen to Basel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Basel?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 190 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Esslingen to Basel train arrive?

Esslingen to Basel train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Basel is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Esslingen to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Basel.

Esslingen to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Esslingen to Basel by train, bus, 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
3h 16m
CHF 38–126
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof to Freiburgbus 008
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
6h 41m
CHF 23–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 15m
Drive 242.7 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Baselcar 242.7 km
2h 47m
CHF 38–55
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 10m
CHF 128–258
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
3h 58m
CHF 28–70
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Basel (BSL)plane STR - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 123–184
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 15m
CHF 119–319

Esslingen to Basel by train

207Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.8 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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