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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Basel is to bus via Metz which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trier to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Trier and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Trier station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trier central train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Trier and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Trier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Trier to Basel?

The distance between Trier and Basel is 470 km. The road distance is 314.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Trier to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Trier to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Trier to Basel train from?

Trier to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Trier to Basel?

The best way to get from Trier to Basel is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Trier to Basel bus arrive?

Trier to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Trier to Basel train arrive?

Trier to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Trier to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Basel is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Trier to Basel.

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

Book your Trier to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Trier to Basel by train, bus, 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 Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 34m
CHF 60–172
Bus via Metz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to MetzN1335
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
7h 30m
CHF 21–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburg011
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBN401 / ...
6h 25m
CHF 22–55
Drive 314.8 km
1. Drive from Trier to Basel314.8 km
3h 28m
CHF 50–73
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4h 36m
CHF 102–298
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe1
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6h 10m
CHF 69–80
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)LUX - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 77–204
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 145–339

Trier to Basel by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Basel SBB via Freiburg in around 6h 25m.

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