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

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hesse to Basel is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Hesse and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Basel. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Konstablerwache and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Hesse to Basel?

The distance between Hesse and Basel is 328 km. The road distance is 329.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hesse to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Hesse to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hesse to Basel train from?

Hesse to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Hesse to Basel?

The best way to get from Hesse to Basel is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 260 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Hesse to Basel train arrive?

Hesse to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Hesse to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hesse to Basel is 329 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Hesse to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Hesse to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hesse 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 Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
3h 27m
CHF 31–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
5h 54m
CHF 31–47
Drive 329.1 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Baselcar 329.1 km
2h 48m
CHF 53–77
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 28m
CHF 118–253
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
4h 41m
CHF 50–167
Fly 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 47m
CHF 98–237

Hesse to Basel by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.4 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 26–85 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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