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 59m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nürnberg and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 29m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Basel?

The distance between Nuremberg and Basel is 551 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 21m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 21m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus via Freiburg im Breisgau, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Basel bus arrive?

Nuremberg to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg 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 59m 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 544+ 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 12 ways to get from Nuremberg to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 21m
CHF 93–384
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Baselrideshare 426.6 km
5h 17m
CHF 23
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33 / ...
6h 40m
CHF 27–47
Drive 427.9 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Baselcar 427.9 km
3h 59m
CHF 69–100
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
5h 54m
CHF 100–247
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
6h 16m
CHF 72–181
Train via Stuttgart #2
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
7h 9m
CHF 53–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 29m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 32m
CHF 153–382
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 136–322
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 33m
CHF 159–358
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 15m
CHF 169–392

Nuremberg to Basel by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.6 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB via Freiburg in around 6h 40m.

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