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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 460.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Kassel to Basel?

The distance between Kassel and Basel is 518 km. The road distance is 493.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 180.

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

The train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bf takes 4h 13m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Basel train from?

Kassel to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Basel?

The best way to get from Kassel to Basel is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Kassel to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kassel to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Basel is 494 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kassel to Basel.

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

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

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

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Kassel to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kassel to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
4h 13m
CHF 80–180
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
6h 30m
CHF 30–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 007 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 48–57
Drive 493.7 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Baselcar 493.7 km
4h 2m
CHF 83–119
Train via Kassel Am Stern
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 36m
CHF 80–180
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 57m
CHF 142–456
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 10m
CHF 151–375
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 18m
CHF 175–412

Kassel to Basel by train

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Distance: 518.2 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–180 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 15m.

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