There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Ettlingen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2h 2m€30–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus 108 / ...
4h 50m€20–30Drive 190.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Ettlingencar 190.5 km
1h 38m€35–50Train via Rastatt
- Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Rastatttrain Re7
3h 16m€65–188
Basel to Ettlingen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to bus which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ettlingen station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Karlsruhe central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ettlingen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen via Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Basel and Ettlingen is 200 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Basel to Ettlingen, including transfers.
Basel to Ettlingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Ettlingen is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ettlingen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €65–95
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Rastatt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Ettlingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Basel to Ettlingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ettlingen is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Basel to Ettlingen.
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