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 55 - 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 34m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 260.

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 central bus station. 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 SBB via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Kiel to Basel?

The distance between Kiel and Basel is 821 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 30m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 Regio (DB Regional), 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 30m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - 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 Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf 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 34m
CHF 73–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33
14h 45m
CHF 56–100
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
9h 30m
CHF 158–373
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 65–149
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 43m
CHF 116–362
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 33m
CHF 121–372
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 47m
CHF 178–478
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
11h 13m
CHF 103–131
Drive 897.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Baselcar 897.3 km
7h 26m
CHF 142–205

Kiel to Basel by train

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9h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Basel SBB via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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