There are 4 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Basel by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3h 55mCHF 38–66Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saarbrücken to Basel226.6 km
3h 10mCHF 14Bus
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 299 / ...
4h 30mCHF 21–35Drive 225.7 km
- Drive from Saarbrücken to Baselcar 225.7 km
2h 30mCHF 38–55
Saarbrücken to Basel by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 14 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saarbrücken bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hellwigstr., Saarbrücken and arriving at Basel Sbb via Sarreguemines and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Basel is 254 km. The road distance is 225.7 km.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Saarbrücken to Basel, including transfers.
Saarbrücken to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Saarbrücken to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Sarreguemines station.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Basel is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Saarbrücken, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a vehicle from Hellwigstr., Saarbrücken to Basel Sbb via Sarreguemines, Sarreguemines, and Strasbourg in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saarbrücken to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Saarbrücken to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Saarbrücken to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Basel is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Saarbrücken to Basel.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saarbrücken and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.