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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schmalkalden is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schmalkalden is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Schmalkalden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schmalkalden. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Schmalkalden?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schmalkalden. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Meiningen via Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Schmalkalden?

The distance between Basel and Schmalkalden is 605 km. The road distance is 491.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schmalkalden without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Basel to Schmalkalden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schmalkalden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Schmalkalden train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Schmalkalden?

The best way to get from Basel to Schmalkalden is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €650 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Schmalkalden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Schmalkalden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Schmalkalden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schmalkalden is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Basel to Schmalkalden.

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

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Where can I stay near Schmalkalden?

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Basel to Schmalkalden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Schmalkalden by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gothatrain 50
3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Recklinghäuser Straßebus 851
7h 50m
Drive 491.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Schmalkaldencar 491.2 km
4h 43m
€86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schulebus 447
11h 55m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Würzburg Hbftrain 12
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
9h 11m
€342–636
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Hanau Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
11h 14m
€312–435

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Distance: 605.4 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Schmalkalden, Kasseler Straße/Schule via Würzburg Hbf, Schweinfurt Hbf, Meiningen, and Meiningen, Busbahnhof in around 9h 11m.

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