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

The cheapest way to get from Kulmbach to Basel is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulmbach to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Kulmbach and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulmbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße and arriving at Basel SBB via Bayreuth central train station, Nuremberg central bus station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Kulmbach and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Kulmbach to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kulmbach and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Bamberg, Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Kulmbach to Basel?

The distance between Kulmbach and Basel is 611 km. The road distance is 512 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Kulmbach to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Basel bus from?

Kulmbach to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Kulmbach to Basel train from?

Kulmbach to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kulmbach station.

Train or bus from Kulmbach to Basel?

The best way to get from Kulmbach to Basel is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Kulmbach to Basel bus arrive?

Kulmbach to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Kulmbach to Basel train arrive?

Kulmbach to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Kulmbach to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kulmbach to Basel is 512 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kulmbach to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1006+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kulmbach 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 Kulmbach to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 48m
CHF 117–421
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Freiburgbus
3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus
10h 31m
CHF 36–67
Drive 512 km
1. Drive from Kulmbach to Baselcar 512 km
4h 33m
CHF 82–118
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 12m
CHF 177–420
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 53m
CHF 92–245
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbfbus Ev
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
11h 25m
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lichtenfels to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
8h 3m
CHF 124–302
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kulmbach to Bambergtrain
2. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
6h 19m
CHF 163–384

Kulmbach to Basel by train

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Distance: 610.6 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kulmbach to Basel Bad Bf via Bamberg, Würzburg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße to Basel SBB via Bayreuth, Goethestraße, Bayreuth central train station, Nuremberg central bus station, and Freiburg in around 10h 31m.

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