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 45 - SFr 70 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 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 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 10m.

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 10m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 10m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 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 3m 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?

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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-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 10m
CHF 53–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Frankfurt central train stationbus N110
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
9h 35m
CHF 46–67
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain Rb85
2. Take the night train from Goettingen to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 41m
CHF 78–283
Drive 539.7 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Baselcar 539.7 km
5h 3m
CHF 88–126
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 25m
CHF 146–341
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 44m
CHF 126–325
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 55m
CHF 112–279
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 11m
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 28m
CHF 118–293

Paderborn to Basel by train

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Distance: 622.5 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Basel SBB via Frankfurt central train station in around 9h 35m.

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