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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Birkenfeld?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Birkenfeld. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Neubrücke, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Birkenfeld?

The distance between Basel and Birkenfeld is 322 km. The road distance is 286.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Birkenfeld without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 1m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Basel to Birkenfeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Birkenfeld train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Birkenfeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Birkenfeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Birkenfeld is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Basel to Birkenfeld.

Where can I stay near Birkenfeld?

There are 561+ hotels available in Birkenfeld.

Basel to Birkenfeld - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Birkenfeld by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), or car

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the train from Jägersfreude to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Rb73
6h 1m
€30–50
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
3. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 4m
€77–255
Drive 286.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Birkenfeldcar 286.5 km
3h 20m
€51–73
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
6h 54m
€51–109

Basel to Birkenfeld by bus and train

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Distance: 322.5 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mainz, Hauptbahnhof, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Neubrücke, Bahnhof in around 6h 4m.

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