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 45 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 5m.

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 37m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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 Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Jena to Basel?

The distance between Jena and Basel is 626 km. The road distance is 588.4 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 which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m 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 Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.

Train or bus from Jena to Basel?

The best way to get from Jena to Basel is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Jena to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Jena to Basel train arrive?

Jena to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Basel is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m 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?

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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
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
6h 36m
CHF 103–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
10h 5m
CHF 49–75
Drive 588.4 km
1. Drive from Jena to Baselcar 588.4 km
5h 37m
CHF 99–142
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 41m
CHF 157–521
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re14
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 34m
CHF 73–84
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 20m
CHF 148–339
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
6h 55m
CHF 159–475
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
6h 49m
CHF 69–305
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 25m
CHF 143–570
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 55m
CHF 185–451

Jena to Basel by train

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Distance: 625.6 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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 in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Basel SBB via Frankfurt Airport in around 10h 5m.

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