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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kaiserslautern station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kaiserslautern central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kaiserslautern?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Kaiserslautern?

The distance between Basel and Kaiserslautern is 313 km. The road distance is 265.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kaiserslautern bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Kaiserslautern train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kaiserslautern?

The best way to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Kaiserslautern bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Kaiserslautern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kaiserslautern?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kaiserslautern is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Basel to Kaiserslautern.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Kaiserslautern?

Book your Basel to Kaiserslautern bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kaiserslautern?

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Basel to Kaiserslautern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Kaiserslautern by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
2h 51m
€57–241
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Kaiserslautern central train stationbus N236
5h 20m
€25–40
Drive 265.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kaiserslauterncar 265.9 km
2h 58m
€47–68

Basel to Kaiserslautern by train

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Distance: 312.7 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kaiserslautern central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 5h 20m.

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