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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Plauen is to bus which costs €70 - €95 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Plauen is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Plauen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Plauen station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Plauen station Mitte via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Plauen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Erfurt Hbf and Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Plauen?

The distance between Basel and Plauen is 726 km. The road distance is 592.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Plauen without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Basel to Plauen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Plauen bus from?

Basel to Plauen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Plauen train from?

Basel to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Plauen?

The best way to get from Basel to Plauen is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Basel to Plauen bus arrive?

Basel to Plauen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at München, ZOB station.

Where does the Basel to Plauen train arrive?

Basel to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Plauen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Plauen is 593 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Basel to Plauen.

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

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Basel to Plauen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Plauen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Mittetrain Rb
8h 11m
€134–744
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Plauen station Mittebus 1304A
11h 4m
€71–90
Drive 592.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Plauencar 592.9 km
4h 59m
€105–151
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain
7h 50m
€207–491
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
9h 21m
€121–426
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Leipzig Hbftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Mittetrain Rb
10h 26m
€369–773

Basel to Plauen by train

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Distance: 726.5 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Erfurt Hbf and Gera Hbf in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Plauen station Mitte via Munich central bus station in around 11h 4m.

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