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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Basel is to train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ulm Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Ulm to Basel?

The distance between Ulm and Basel is 364 km. The road distance is 238.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Basel without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 3h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ulm to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Basel train from?

Ulm to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Ulm to Basel train arrive?

Ulm to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Basel is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Ulm to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Ulm to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Ulm to Basel by train, car, or plane

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Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof60 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
3h 30m
CHF 45–147
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to RheinfeldenRe3
4h 9m
CHF 34–47
Drive 238.9 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Basel238.9 km
3h 14m
CHF 38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)MUC - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 120–269
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB60
3h 37m
CHF 35–85

Ulm to Basel by train

48Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 30m.

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