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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Kiel to Basel?

The distance between Kiel and Basel is 940 km. The road distance is 897.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Kiel to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Kiel to Basel?

The best way to get from Kiel to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Kiel to Basel bus arrive?

Kiel to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Basel train arrive?

Kiel to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Basel is 897 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Kiel to Basel.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Kiel to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Basel 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
8h 30m
CHF 163–315
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Dammtortrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Dammtor to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
12h 45m
CHF 66–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N74 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33
14h 45m
CHF 72–111
Drive 897.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Baselcar 897.3 km
7h 24m
CHF 151–218
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
10h
CHF 179–407
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
11h 13m
CHF 109–132
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
5h 29m
CHF 74–355
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 43m
CHF 126–354
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 4m
CHF 126–381
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
7h 32m
CHF 131–603

Kiel to Basel by train

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8h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.9 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Basel SBB via Hamburg central bus station in around 14h 45m.

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