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

The cheapest way to get from Wetzlar to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wetzlar to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Wetzlar and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Wetzlar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB and arriving at Basel SBB via Gießen Berliner Platz, Gießen and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Wetzlar and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Gießen Bahnhof and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Wetzlar to Basel?

The distance between Wetzlar and Basel is 405 km. The road distance is 385 km.

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

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Wetzlar to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Wetzlar to Basel?

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Basel is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 59m.

Where does the Wetzlar to Basel bus arrive?

Wetzlar to Basel bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Where does the Wetzlar to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wetzlar to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Wetzlar to Basel is 385 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Wetzlar to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Wetzlar 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 / ...
5h 9m
CHF 68–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Frankfurtbus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N474 / ...
8h 59m
CHF 31–52
Drive 385 km
1. Drive from Wetzlar to Baselcar 385 km
3h 18m
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
4h 7m
CHF 128–338
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re25
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
8h 6m
CHF 65–360
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
5h 21m
CHF 128–360

Wetzlar to Basel by train

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Distance: 404.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Gießen Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wetzlar Bahnhof/ZOB to Basel SBB via Gießen Stadttheater, Gießen Berliner Platz, Gießen An der Automeile, Gießen, Frankfurt, and Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 59m.

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