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

The cheapest way to get from Saxony to Basel is to night train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 240 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saxony to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 440.

Is there a direct bus between Saxony and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Saxony station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Saxony and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Saxony to Basel?

The distance between Saxony and Basel is 698 km. The road distance is 681.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saxony to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Saxony to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saxony to Basel bus from?

Saxony to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Saxony to Basel train from?

Saxony to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Saxony to Basel?

The best way to get from Saxony to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 650 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Saxony to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saxony to Basel train arrive?

Saxony to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Saxony to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Saxony to Basel is 681 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Saxony to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Saxony to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Saxony to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 29m
CHF 119–439
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
7h 32m
CHF 35–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 55m
Drive 681.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Baselcar 681.1 km
6h 23m
CHF 110–158
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
7h 32m
CHF 120–270
Fly Dresden Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Basel (BSL)plane DRS - BSL
5h 25m
CHF 176–608
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
5h 42m
CHF 108–381
Fly Dresden Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 10m
CHF 134–434
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
6h 3m
CHF 62–209
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
5h 21m
CHF 79–223
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 23m
CHF 105–275

Saxony to Basel by train

130Weekly Trains

6h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.2 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 9h 55m.

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