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 50 - SFr 85 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 100 - SFr 160.

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 Fulda Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

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 which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 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?

Book your Zwickau to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Zwickau to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Fulda Bahnhoftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12
8h 49m
CHF 131–424
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 50–81
Drive 633.2 km
1. Drive from Zwickau to Baselcar 633.2 km
5h 23m
CHF 106–153
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 8m
CHF 143–303
Train via Stuttgart
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 train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 60
10h 37m
CHF 117–360
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 27m
CHF 103–151
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 5m
CHF 186–466
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
7h 51m
CHF 180–474
Train, train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
3. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
7h 2m
CHF 77–345
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
7h 20m
CHF 190–533
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane PRG - BSL
8h 25m
CHF 100–268

Zwickau to Basel by train

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Distance: 783 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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 Fulda Bahnhof in around 8h 49m. 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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