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

The cheapest way to get from Europe to Basel is to train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 95 and takes 6h 28m.

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 75 - SFr 110.

How far is it from Europe to Basel?

The distance between Europe and Basel is 501 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 28m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Europe to Basel, including transfers.

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 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Europe to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 6 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
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1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain Rb5
2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12
6h 28m
CHF 40–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bebra Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Rb5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus
9h 47m
Train, night train
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 33m
CHF 59–275
Drive 491 km
1. Drive from Europe to Baselcar 491 km
4h 6m
CHF 77–111
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 23m
CHF 133–283
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 37m
CHF 117–267

Europe to Basel by bus and train

48Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.3 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Europe and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Nentershausen Oderstraße to Basel Bad Bf via Bebra Bahnhof, Bebra Bahnhof, and Fulda Bahnhof in around 6h 28m.

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