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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Basel?

The distance between Paderborn and Basel is 623 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Paderborn to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Basel train from?

Paderborn to Basel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Basel?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Basel is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Paderborn to Basel bus arrive?

Paderborn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Paderborn to Basel train arrive?

Paderborn to Basel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Basel is 540 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Paderborn to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Paderborn to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Paderborn to Basel by train, bus, night train, 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 Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 53–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationN110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
9h 35m
CHF 36–56
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to KamenRe
2. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SbbNj
9h 32m
CHF 66–282
Drive 539.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Basel539.7 km
5h 1m
CHF 87–126
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 148–339
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 39m
CHF 128–303
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 55m
CHF 112–270
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hannover Flughafen
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 6m
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbf
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 33m
CHF 120–317

Paderborn to Basel by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Paderborn to Basel.

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Distance: 622.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 35m.

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