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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ettlingen Rathaus via Ettlingen Bunsenstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ettlingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Ettlingen?

The distance between Basel and Ettlingen is 196 km. The road distance is 190.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Basel to Ettlingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ettlingen bus from?

Basel to Ettlingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ettlingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Ettlingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Ettlingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Ettlingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Ettlingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ettlingen is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Basel to Ettlingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Ettlingen?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Ettlingen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
1h 49m
€35–150
Drive 190.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Ettlingencar 190.4 km
1h 39m
€34–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
3h 20m
€47–73
Train via Rastatt
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Rastatttrain Re7
3h 15m
€68–104

Basel to Ettlingen by train

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Distance: 195.8 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–150 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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