There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Hofgeismar by train, bus, night train, or car
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
5h 39m€85–200Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehenighttrain Nj
7h 10m€30–110Bus
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kasselbus N1335
10h 19m€52–63Drive 518.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Hofgeismarcar 518.5 km
4h 22m€94–136
Basel to Hofgeismar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hofgeismar is to bus which costs €50 - €65 and takes 10h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Hofgeismar is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Hofgeismar. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kassel via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hofgeismar. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hofgeismar via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Basel and Hofgeismar is 548 km. The road distance is 518.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Hofgeismar without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €85 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Basel to Hofgeismar, including transfers.
Basel to Hofgeismar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Hofgeismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Hofgeismar is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €65 and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Hofgeismar, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Hofgeismar via Frankfurt central train station, Kassel, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 10h 19m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Basel Sbb to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–105
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €95–105
- Couchette Carriage
- €65–75
- Seating Carriage
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +38 098-888-11-08
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Bus
Bus from Basel SBB to Frankfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €37–40
- Website
- Grand Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Hofgeismar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.
Basel to Hofgeismar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hofgeismar is 519 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Basel to Hofgeismar.
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