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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Basel is to train which costs SFr 90 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Basel?

The distance between Hildesheim and Basel is 640 km. The road distance is 627.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 100.

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

The train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Basel train from?

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

Train or fly from Hildesheim to Basel?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Basel is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 260 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Basel is 627 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Hildesheim to Basel.

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

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Hildesheim to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Hildesheim to Basel by train, night train, car, plane, or car train

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 Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf12
5h 17m
CHF 90–100
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Hannover Messe/Laatzen to Basel SbbNj
8h 53m
CHF 50–250
Drive 627.4 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Basel627.4 km
5h 6m
CHF 100–145
Fly Hannover Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Basel (BSL)HAJ - BSL
6h 33m
CHF 148–251
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fulda1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Basel
5h 35m
CHF 155–207
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 53m
CHF 162–365
Fly Hannover Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 2m
CHF 138–335
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
6h 15m
CHF 77–305
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 12m
CHF 142–339
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 10m
CHF 164–430
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 34m
CHF 117–319

Hildesheim to Basel by train

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Distance: 640.5 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 90–100 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours.

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