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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 57 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Basel. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Dresden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Basel. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Basel SBB via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Germany to Basel?

The distance between Germany and Basel is 303 km. The road distance is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Germany to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Basel bus from?

Germany to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Basel train from?

Germany to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Basel?

The best way to get from Germany to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 400 and takes 8h 6m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Germany to Basel bus arrive?

Germany to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Germany to Basel train arrive?

Germany to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Germany to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Basel is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Germany to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Germany to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Germany and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Germany to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Frankfurt to Basel
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 32m
CHF 116–318
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
11h 35m
CHF 46–123
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
8h 6m
CHF 141–393
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Dresden central stationbus 070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
15h 30m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3h 4m
CHF 131–296
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 45m
CHF 121–319
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
3h 49m
CHF 147–360
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
4h 12m
CHF 61–217
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
12h 34m
CHF 128–166
Drive 842 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Baselcar 842 km
7h 44m
CHF 138–199
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Baselrideshare 840.1 km
10h 5m
CHF 57

Germany to Basel by train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.1 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 140–390 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 4 times a day.

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