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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Speyer is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Speyer is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Speyer?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Speyer. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Speyer, Hbf/ZOB via Ludwigsh., B. Pl. Bf LU Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Speyer?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Speyer. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Speyer, Hbf/ZOB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Speyer?

The distance between Basel and Speyer is 245 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Speyer without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Basel to Speyer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Speyer bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Speyer train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Speyer?

The best way to get from Basel to Speyer is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Speyer bus arrive?

Basel to Speyer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Speyer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Speyer?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Speyer is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Basel to Speyer.

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

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Where can I stay near Speyer?

There are 1492+ hotels available in Speyer.

Basel to Speyer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Speyer, Hbf/ZOBtrain Re4
2h 56m
€46–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N487 / ...
5h 29m
€28–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Speyer, Hbf/ZOBtrain Re4
5h 5m
€30–53
Drive 239.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Speyercar 239.9 km
2h 4m
€42–61

Basel to Speyer by train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.6 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Speyer, Hbf/ZOB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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