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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Basel

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Basel

Cheapest
1 h 37 min
Car
191 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$620.23

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$56.96
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$46.83
Bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$30.38

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$49.37
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Weil
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$139.24

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Karlsruhe to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Basel is to rideshare which costs $10.24 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Basel is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Basel?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Basel is 189 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Basel bus from?

Karlsruhe to Basel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Basel train from?

Karlsruhe to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Karlsruhe to Basel?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Basel is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 2h 55m. There are no good options to fly between Karlsruhe to Basel.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Basel bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Basel bus services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Basel train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Basel is 197 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Karlsruhe to Basel.

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

Book your Karlsruhe to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.

Can I share a ride from Karlsruhe to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Karlsruhe and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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