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 30m 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 Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Trier to Basel?

The distance between Trier and Basel is 466 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 15m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 15m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - 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 30m to drive from Trier to Basel.

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

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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, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 15m
CHF 48–162
Bus via Metz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Metzbus N1335
2. Take the bus from Metz Central Bus Station to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
7h 30m
CHF 22–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus N401 / ...
6h 25m
CHF 24–55
Drive 314.8 km
1. Drive from Trier to Baselcar 314.8 km
3h 30m
CHF 51–74
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 51m
CHF 113–305
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 10m
CHF 68–81
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)plane LUX - BSL
6h 12m
CHF 83–221
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 138–329

Trier to Basel by train

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5h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 465.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trier central train station to Basel SBB via Freiburg in around 6h 25m.

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