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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Europe to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Europe and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Europe to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nentershausen Oderstraße and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Europe to Basel?

The distance between Europe and Basel is 506 km. The road distance is 491 km.

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

The best way to get from Europe to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Europe to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Europe to Basel bus from?

Europe to Basel bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Bebra Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Europe to Basel?

The best way to get from Europe to Basel is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Europe to Basel bus arrive?

Europe to Basel bus services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Europe to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Europe to Basel is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Europe to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1088+ hotels available in Basel.

Europe to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Europe 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 Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12
6h 37m
CHF 81–216
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Hanau Hauptbahnhoftrain Re50 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hanau Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 38m
CHF 51–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus Sev
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
10h 52m
Drive 491 km
1. Drive from Europe to Baselcar 491 km
4h 6m
CHF 81–117
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 141–398

Europe to Basel by bus and train

45Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 505.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Europe and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Basel SBB via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Basel, Bahnhof via Bebra Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 52m.

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