What is the cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Idar-Oberstein and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Basel. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Basel SBB via Trier central train station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Idar-Oberstein and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Basel. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Basel is 456 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.

How do I travel from Idar-Oberstein to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 350.

How long does it take to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Basel bus from?

Idar-Oberstein to Basel bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.

Where do I catch the Idar-Oberstein to Basel train from?

Idar-Oberstein to Basel train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Basel bus arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Basel bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Idar-Oberstein to Basel train arrive?

Idar-Oberstein to Basel train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Basel is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Idar-Oberstein to Basel?

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Idar-Oberstein to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 16m
CHF 77–341
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Neubrücke, Bahnhof to Dudweilertrain Rb73
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
7h 42m
CHF 26–45
Drive 301.3 km
1. Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Baselcar 301.3 km
3h 34m
CHF 49–71
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h
CHF 133–322
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 54m
CHF 47–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus
9h 4m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 15m
CHF 121–273
Bus, bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Longuich, P&Rbus
2. Take the bus from Longuich, Parkplatz to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpobus
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 37m

Idar-Oberstein to Basel by train

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Distance: 455.9 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Basel SBB via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Freiburg in around 9h 4m.

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