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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Basel?

The distance between Zwickau and Basel is 783 km. The road distance is 633.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Zwickau to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Basel train from?

Zwickau to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Basel?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 13m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Zwickau to Basel bus arrive?

Zwickau to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zwickau to Basel train arrive?

Zwickau to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Basel is 633 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Zwickau to Basel.

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

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

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Zwickau to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zwickau 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 13m
CHF 131–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474 / ...
10h 10m
CHF 41–70
Drive 633.2 km
1. Drive from Zwickau to Baselcar 633.2 km
5h 23m
CHF 100–144
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Basel (BSL)plane LEJ - BSL
7h 33m
CHF 153–412
Train
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
9h 41m
CHF 136–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus
12h 43m
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 4m
CHF 164–489
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
7h 27m
CHF 201–477
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 53m
CHF 118–312

Zwickau to Basel by train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station in around 10h 10m.

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