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 23 - SFr 90 and takes 5h 4m.

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 32m and costs SFr 45 - 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 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 356 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 bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 32m 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 bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Freiburgbus 011
2. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 4m
CHF 24–86
Train
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 55–141
Drive 314.8 km
1. Drive from Trier to Baselcar 314.8 km
3h 32m
CHF 50–72
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 34m
CHF 112–395
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 53–114
Bus to Luxembourg, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Trier, Konstantin Basilika to Kirchberg, Hugo Gernsbackbus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)plane LUX - BSL
7h 5m
CHF 68–274
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 51m
CHF 152–384

Trier to Basel by bus and train

7Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.8 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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.

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