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

The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Ettlingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Ettlingen to Basel?

The distance between Ettlingen and Basel is 196 km. The road distance is 189.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ettlingen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ettlingen to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Ettlingen to Basel?

The best way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 16 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Ettlingen to Basel train arrive?

Ettlingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Ettlingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Basel is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Ettlingen to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Ettlingen to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Basel by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
2h 15m
CHF 24–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
3h 59m
CHF 16–23
Night train
1. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
3h 32m
CHF 29–243
Drive 189.9 km
1. Drive from Ettlingen to Baselcar 189.9 km
1h 41m
CHF 31–45

Ettlingen to Basel by train

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Distance: 195.9 km
Duration: 2h 15m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 24–55 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 16–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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