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

The cheapest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 12 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Friedrichshafen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Friedrichshafen and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Friedrichshafen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Friedrichshafen to Basel?

The distance between Friedrichshafen and Basel is 183 km. The road distance is 176.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 26.

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

The train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Friedrichshafen to Basel bus from?

Friedrichshafen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Friedrichshafen station.

Where do I catch the Friedrichshafen to Basel train from?

Friedrichshafen to Basel train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Friedrichshafen to Basel?

The best way to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Friedrichshafen to Basel bus arrive?

Friedrichshafen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Friedrichshafen to Basel train arrive?

Friedrichshafen to Basel train services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Friedrichshafen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Friedrichshafen to Basel is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Friedrichshafen to Basel.

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

Book your Friedrichshafen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Friedrichshafen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Friedrichshafen to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Friedrichshafen to Basel by train, bus, car, or ferry

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 Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
2h 27m
CHF 21–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Friedrichshafen to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N887
3h 50m
CHF 12–22
Drive 176.1 km
1. Drive from Friedrichshafen to Baselcar 176.1 km
2h 19m
CHF 28–40
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Friedrichshafen Faehre to Romanshorn Autoquaiferry 197 / ...
2. Take the train from Romanshorn to Zürich HBtrain Ic8
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
3h 55m
CHF 62–111

Friedrichshafen to Basel by train

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Distance: 183.3 km
Duration: 2h 27m

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

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) operates a train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 21–26 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Friedrichshafen to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 12–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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