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 95 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 55 - SFr 230.

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?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Kiel to Basel?

The distance between Kiel and Basel is 820 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 9h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kiel to Basel, including transfers.

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 9h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 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 Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Basel is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kiel to Basel.

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

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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, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kiel to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
5h 26m
CHF 56–229
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
9h 6m
CHF 60–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Basel SBBbus N33
14h 45m
CHF 61–91
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Dammtor to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
12h 46m
CHF 86–281
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 45m
CHF 96–253
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 38m
CHF 120–351
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 49m
CHF 130–389
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Altonacar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
11h 41m
CHF 103–770
Drive 897.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Baselcar 897.3 km
7h 26m
CHF 140–202

Kiel to Basel by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 820.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 9h 6m. 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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