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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 20m.

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 SBB via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 20m.

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

Book your Jena to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near 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
best
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 43m
CHF 52–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
9h 20m
CHF 43–73
Drive 589 km
1. Drive from Jena to Baselcar 589 km
5h 35m
CHF 95–137
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 50m
CHF 142–343
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 65–174
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 19m
CHF 100–178
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 53m
CHF 124–339
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 9m
CHF 122–327
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 21m
CHF 135–416
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 72–264

Jena to Basel by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 625.3 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 20m.

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