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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Völklingen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Völklingen is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Völklingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Völklingen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Stadtbad, Völklingen via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken and Rabbiner-Rülf-Platz, Saarbrücken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Völklingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Völklingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Völklingen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Völklingen?

The distance between Basel and Völklingen is 270 km. The road distance is 237.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Völklingen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €23 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Basel to Völklingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Völklingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Völklingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Völklingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Völklingen is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs €23 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €230 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Völklingen bus arrive?

Basel to Völklingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Basel to Völklingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Völklingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Völklingen is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Basel to Völklingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Völklingen?

There are 878+ hotels available in Völklingen.

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

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

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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
4h 23m
€23–40
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Völklingentrain Re1
4h 41m
€69–230
Drive 237.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Völklingencar 237.1 km
2h 38m
€42–60

Basel to Völklingen by bus

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Distance: 270.5 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Völklingen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 41m.

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