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

The cheapest way to get from Hesse to Basel is to bus via Frankfurt Konstablerwache which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 56m.

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 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

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 22m.

How far is it from Hesse to Basel?

The distance between Hesse and Basel is 329 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 22m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 22m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 310 and takes 2h 32m.

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 1326+ 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 22m
CHF 55–321
Bus via Frankfurt Konstablerwache
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474 / ...
5h 56m
CHF 22–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 59m
Drive 329.1 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Baselcar 329.1 km
2h 48m
CHF 53–76
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2h 32m
CHF 126–308
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 45m
CHF 115–309

Hesse to Basel by train

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3h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.7 km
Duration: 3h 22m

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 55–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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