What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau is to fly and train which costs €80 - €290 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €180 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bad Schandau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bad Schandau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bad Schandau Elbkai via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Sebnitz Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bad Schandau?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Bad Schandau. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Bad Schandau?

The distance between Basel and Bad Schandau is 856 km. The road distance is 776.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bad Schandau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 7m and costs €150 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bad Schandau?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Basel to Bad Schandau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bad Schandau bus from?

Basel to Bad Schandau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bad Schandau train from?

Basel to Bad Schandau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bad Schandau?

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Schandau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 7m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Basel to Bad Schandau bus arrive?

Basel to Bad Schandau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dresden station.

Where does the Basel to Bad Schandau train arrive?

Basel to Bad Schandau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bad Schandau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bad Schandau is 776 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Basel to Bad Schandau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bad Schandau?

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Where can I stay near Bad Schandau?

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Basel to Bad Schandau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Bad Schandau by train, bus, night 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.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
9h 7m
€151–608
Fly Basel to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BSL - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Bad Schandautrain
7h 23m
€82–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Sebnitz Busbahnhofbus 261
15h 2m
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Bad Schandaunighttrain En
10h 19m
€170–320
Drive 776.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bad Schandaucar 776.2 km
6h 40m
€137–197
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain 12N
10h 19m
€150–650
Fly Basel to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane BSL - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain
6h 41m
€112–443
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain
5h 59m
€183–479
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain
6h 45m
€88–374
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Bad Schandautrain
8h 27m
€143–359
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhoftrain
7h 53m
€119–450

Basel to Bad Schandau by train

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 856.4 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bad Schandau, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bad Schandau Nationalparkbahnhof via Frankfurt and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bad Schandau Elbkai via Dresden, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Sebnitz Busbahnhof in around 15h 2m.

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