There are 4 ways to get from Ettlingen to Basel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
2h 15mCHF 19–140Bus
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33 / ...
4h 46mCHF 46–67Drive 190.3 km
- Drive from Ettlingen to Baselcar 190.3 km
1h 40mCHF 32–47Train via Rastatt
- Take the train from Rastatt to Basel Bad Bftrain Re7
3h 53mCHF 58–172
Ettlingen to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to train which costs SFr 19 - SFr 140 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ettlingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ettlingen Rathaus and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Ettlingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Erbprinz/Schloss, Ettlingen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Ettlingen and Basel is 196 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.
The best way to get from Ettlingen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Ettlingen to Basel, including transfers.
Ettlingen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.
Ettlingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ettlingen to Basel is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Ettlingen, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ettlingen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Ettlingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ettlingen to Basel is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Ettlingen to Basel.
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