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 58 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 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270.

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 Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Germany to Basel?

The distance between Germany and Basel is 302 km. The road distance is 842.8 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 59m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Germany to Basel, including transfers.

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 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 240 and takes 7h 59m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 54m.

Where does the Germany to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Basel is 843 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Germany to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ 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, 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)FRA - BSL
2h 28m
CHF 118–263
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
4h 8m
CHF 40–217
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
7h 59m
CHF 57–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to MulhouseN1326
14h 54m
CHF 52–99
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Basel Bad BfNj
11h 46m
CHF 65–267
Fly Munich International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
2h 48m
CHF 101–226
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
3h 47m
CHF 98–237
Fly Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)BER - BSL
4h 19m
CHF 45–148
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB12 / ...
8h 22m
CHF 67–247
Drive 842.8 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Basel842.8 km
7h 40m
CHF 134–194
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Berlin to Basel840.9 km
10h 5m
CHF 58

Germany to Basel by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302.2 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 7h 59m.

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