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

The cheapest way to get from Oslo to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 100 - SFr 200 and takes 28h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oslo to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Oslo and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Oslo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oslo bussterminal and arriving at Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oslo and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oslo S and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Oslo to Basel?

The distance between Oslo and Basel is 1474 km. The road distance is 1863.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Oslo to Basel without a car is to train which takes 21h 15m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Oslo to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Basel bus from?

Oslo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oslo bussterminal station.

Where do I catch the Oslo to Basel train from?

Oslo to Basel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.

Train or bus from Oslo to Basel?

The best way to get from Oslo to Basel is to train which takes 21h 15m and costs SFr 290 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 200 and takes 28h 15m.

Where does the Oslo to Basel bus arrive?

Oslo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Oslo to Basel train arrive?

Oslo to Basel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Malmö Centralstation.

Can I drive from Oslo to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Oslo to Basel is 1864 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Oslo to Basel.

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

Book your Oslo to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oslo to Basel by train, plane, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Basel
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1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Basel (BSL)plane OSL - BSL
5h 2m
CHF 87–254
Train
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Malmö Centralstationtrain
2. Take the train from Malmo C to Hamburg Hbftrain Ic
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
21h 15m
CHF 299–587
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Freiburgbus
3. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus
28h 15m
CHF 109–193
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Oslo Vipperangen to Port of Kielcarferry
2. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
30h 2m
CHF 354–775
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjontrain
2. Fly from Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane OSL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 20m
CHF 131–375
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from Oslo bussterminal to Słubicebus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BASEL, Hbf - Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 80bus
38h 50m
CHF 172–351
Drive 1,863.5 km
1. Drive from Oslo to Baselcar 1,863.5 km
17h 3m
CHF 316–456
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Oslo to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
20h 50m
CHF 271–373

Oslo to Basel by train

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21h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,473.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Oslo, Norway and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Oslo S to Basel Bad Bf via Malmö Centralstation, Malmo C, Hamburg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oslo bussterminal to Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station and Freiburg in around 28h 15m.

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