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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Basel?

The distance between Hamburg and Basel is 714 km. The road distance is 800.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Basel without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 7h 33m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Hamburg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Basel?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train via Kassel, which costs SFr 140 - SFr 600 and takes 7h 33m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 50m.

Where does the Hamburg to Basel bus arrive?

Hamburg to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Hamburg to Basel train arrive?

Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Basel is 801 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Hamburg to Basel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Basel?

Book your Hamburg to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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There are 12 ways to get from Hamburg to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car train, or car

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Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
4h 12m
CHF 51–257
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
9h 43m
CHF 45–130
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 33m
CHF 140–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N401 / ...
12h 50m
CHF 59–96
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 25m
CHF 110–288
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 15m
CHF 115–415
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 47m
CHF 108–403
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 21m
CHF 152–493
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43 / ...
7h 51m
CHF 150–900
Car train
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
10h 15m
CHF 97–114
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Loerrach Gbf Arztrain 1792
12h 46m
Drive 800.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Baselcar 800.5 km
6h 36m
CHF 134–193

Hamburg to Basel by train

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 33m.

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