What is the cheapest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Kempten (Allgäu) and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel. However, there are services departing from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 and arriving at Basel SBB via Lindau and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kempten (Allgäu) and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kempten and arriving at Basel SBB via Lindau-Insel, Bregenz and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

The distance between Kempten (Allgäu) and Basel is 312 km. The road distance is 253.4 km.

How do I travel from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel without a car is to train via Bregenz which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel bus from?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 station.

Where do I catch the Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

The best way to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel is to train via Bregenz which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 40 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel bus arrive?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LINDAU, Blaukreuzstraße/Bregenzer Str.59 -Bushaltestelle station.

Where does the Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel train arrive?

Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lindau-Insel station.

Can I drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel.

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Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Bregenz
best
1. Take the train from Kempten to Lindau-Inseltrain Re7
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
5h 26m
CHF 72–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 to LINDAU, Blaukreuzstraße/Bregenzer Str.59 -Bushaltestellebus
2. Take the bus from Lindau to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 207
6h 25m
CHF 32–39
Drive 253.4 km
1. Drive from Kempten (Allgäu) to Baselcar 253.4 km
3h 23m
CHF 49–71
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kempten to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 36m
CHF 130–349
Train
1. Take the train from Kempten to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
5h 46m
CHF 49–71
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Kempten to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 74–119
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kempten to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 50m
CHF 127–308

Kempten (Allgäu) to Basel by train

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Distance: 312.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Kempten (Allgäu), Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Kempten to Basel SBB via Lindau-Insel, Bregenz, and Zürich HB in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from KEMPTEN, Busbf / Hbf, Bahnhofplatz 2 to Basel SBB via Lindau and Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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