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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gießen and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Gießen to Basel?

The distance between Gießen and Basel is 392 km. The road distance is 386.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gießen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Basel train from?

Gießen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Basel?

The best way to get from Gießen to Basel is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Gießen to Basel bus arrive?

Gießen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Gießen to Basel train arrive?

Gießen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Basel is 386 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Gießen to Basel.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
4h 18m
CHF 66–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
6h 20m
CHF 30–60
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 50m
Drive 386.5 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Baselcar 386.5 km
3h 13m
CHF 64–92
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 17m
CHF 116–321
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain Ice
4h 43m
CHF 121–387
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 30m
CHF 126–353

Gießen to Basel by train

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Distance: 392.1 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 5h 50m.

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