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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Heilbronn station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn central train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Basel?

The distance between Heilbronn and Basel is 261 km. The road distance is 263.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Heilbronn to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Basel bus from?

Heilbronn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heilbronn central train station.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Basel train from?

Heilbronn to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Basel?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Basel is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Basel bus arrive?

Heilbronn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Heilbronn to Basel train arrive?

Heilbronn to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Heilbronn to Basel.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

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Heilbronn to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
3h 12m
CHF 39–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus N184
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
6h 17m
CHF 30–56
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45 / ...
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
4h 30m
CHF 41–268
Drive 263.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Baselcar 263.3 km
2h 39m
CHF 43–61
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Harmonie to Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatztrain 85462 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4h 12m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 48m
CHF 139–296
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 30m

Heilbronn to Basel by train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.6 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Basel SBB via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 17m.

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