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 Nuremberg central bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart four times a day, 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 21m.

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 21m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

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 40 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 19m.

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 59m to drive from Nuremberg to Basel.

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

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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 1241+ 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, car, plane

There are 11 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 43–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
6h
CHF 20–35
Drive 427.9 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Baselcar 427.9 km
3h 59m
CHF 67–97
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Basel (BSL)plane NUE - BSL
5h 19m
CHF 75–237
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 42–109
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
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Nuremberg to Baselrideshare 426.6 km
5h 17m
CHF 23
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 111–283
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 126–275
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 120–267
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 142–297

Nuremberg to Basel by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.3 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 20–35 and the journey takes 6h. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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