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 23 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 23m.

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 40m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Heilbronn to Basel, including transfers.

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 5m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus via Stuttgart, which costs and takes 5h 2m.

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 40m to drive from Heilbronn to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Heilbronn to Basel by train, bus, 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 5m
CHF 36–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Mulhousebus N1315
6h 23m
CHF 23–43
Bus via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N184 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 2m
Drive 263.3 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Baselcar 263.3 km
2h 40m
CHF 43–62
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 40m
CHF 145–340
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 8m
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 37m
CHF 136–343

Heilbronn to Basel by train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.7 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Basel, Bahnhof via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart in around 5h 2m.

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