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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs SFr 50 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Basel. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Jena to Basel?

The distance between Jena and Basel is 625 km. The road distance is 589 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Jena to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Basel bus from?

Jena to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Basel?

The best way to get from Jena to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Jena to Basel bus arrive?

Jena to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Jena to Basel train arrive?

Jena to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Jena to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Basel is 589 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Jena to Basel.

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

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Jena to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Jena 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 via Frankfurt am Main
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1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 41m
CHF 51–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 25m
Drive 589 km
1. Drive from Jena to Baselcar 589 km
5h 35m
CHF 92–132
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 132–322
Train
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
7h 31m
CHF 55–143
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
8h 12m
CHF 98–176
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
7h 23m
CHF 123–325
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 8m
CHF 122–306
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 30m
CHF 127–390
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
7h 8m
CHF 80–229

Jena to Basel by train

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Distance: 625.4 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Basel Bad Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 25m.

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