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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 23 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Basel?

The distance between Nuremberg and Basel is 550 km. The road distance is 427.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Nuremberg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nuremberg to Basel?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Basel is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 50 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nuremberg to Basel train arrive?

Nuremberg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Basel is 428 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Nuremberg to Basel.

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

Book your Nuremberg to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Nuremberg to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nuremberg and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Nuremberg to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Nuremberg to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 22m
CHF 52–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
6h
CHF 21–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
8h 40m
CHF 64–269
Drive 427.9 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Basel427.9 km
3h 58m
CHF 68–99
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 33m
CHF 59–180
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Basel427.9 km
5h 17m
CHF 23
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)NUE - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 69–227
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 138–312
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 16m
CHF 120–283
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 40m
CHF 130–327
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 14m
CHF 143–335

Nuremberg to Basel by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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