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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Kiel to Basel?

The distance between Kiel and Basel is 928 km. The road distance is 897.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 140.

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

The train from Kiel Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 7h 34m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Basel?

The best way to get from Kiel to Basel is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to Basel bus arrive?

Kiel to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kiel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Basel is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Kiel to Basel.

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

Book your Kiel to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Kiel to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Kiel Hbf to Basel Bad Bf20
7h 34m
CHF 120–140
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 45–246
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Basel SBBN33
14h 45m
CHF 62–99
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg DammtorRe70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Basel SbbNj
12h 38m
CHF 86–291
Drive 897.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Basel897.3 km
7h 24m
CHF 143–206
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbf
11h 41m
CHF 103–771
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 45m
CHF 85–260
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbf
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
7h 35m
CHF 129–373
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 48m
CHF 137–426

Kiel to Basel by train

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7h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 928.1 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kiel Hbf to Basel Bad Bf 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 120–140 and the journey takes 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Basel SBB via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 14h 45m.

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