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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 3m.

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 3m 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, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

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 9m.

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 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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, bus or fly from Paderborn to Basel?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Basel is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 600 and takes 7h 46m.

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 3m to drive from Paderborn to Basel.

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

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Paderborn to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 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-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 103–239
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 41m
CHF 71–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 40m
Drive 539.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Baselcar 539.7 km
5h 3m
CHF 87–125
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 22m
CHF 163–418
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 151–354
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 53m
CHF 123–339
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Langenhagen Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 14m
Fly Paderborn Lippstadt Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) to Basel (BSL)plane PAD - BSL
7h 46m
CHF 149–590
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 32m

Paderborn to Basel by train

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Distance: 622.8 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 40m.

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