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

The cheapest way to get from Trier to Basel is to bus and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 37m.

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 31m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

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 36m.

How far is it from Trier to Basel?

The distance between Trier and Basel is 471 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 36m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Trier to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trier to Basel train from?

Trier to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof 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 31m to drive from Trier to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Trier to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 36m
CHF 56–137
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Haltingen Bahnhoftrain Rb27 / ...
6h 37m
CHF 32–52
Drive 314.8 km
1. Drive from Trier to Baselcar 314.8 km
3h 31m
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 49m
CHF 122–357
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 50–123
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 25m
CHF 69–211
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 50m
CHF 142–379

Trier to Basel by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.6 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m.

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