What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air is to car train and drive which costs €110 - €140 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air is to fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs €60 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wacken Mühlenweg via Freiburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Heeslingen Heimathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wacken Open Air?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wacken Open Air. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Itzehoe via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

The distance between Basel and Wacken Open Air is 933 km. The road distance is 877.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Wacken Open Air without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air without a car is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €160 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wacken Open Air bus from?

Basel to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wacken Open Air train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

The best way to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Wacken Open Air bus arrive?

Basel to Wacken Open Air bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Basel to Wacken Open Air train arrive?

Basel to Wacken Open Air train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Wacken Open Air?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wacken Open Air is 878 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Basel to Wacken Open Air.

Where can I stay near Wacken Open Air?

There are 399+ hotels available in Wacken Open Air.

Basel to Wacken Open Air - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Wacken Open Air by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain Rb
9h 41m
€169–398
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
7h 13m
€63–373
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Hamburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straßebus Re6
16h 52m
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Dammtornighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Itzehoetrain Rb
12h 43m
€85–224
Drive 877.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wacken Open Aircar 877.5 km
7h 18m
€158–228
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Wacken Open Aircar
11h 10m
€113–140
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
8h 21m
€128–360
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
8h 41m
€117–437
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
9h 24m
€166–511
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Itzehoetrain
9h 56m
€205–541

Basel to Wacken Open Air by train, bus, and foot

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9h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 932.7 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Wacken Open Air, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wacken Open Air via Hamburg Hbf, Itzehoe, Heeslingen Heimathaus, and Wacken Mühlenweg in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Wacken Open Air via Freiburg, Hamburg central bus station, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Neu Wulmstorf, Erich-Kästner-Straße, Heeslingen Heimathaus, and Wacken Mühlenweg in around 16h 52m.

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