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Compare train and bus for Basel to Greifswald
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Greifswald among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €123 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €123, while a train costs an average of €128.
Distance: 517 miles (833 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€128 Average price | €123 Average price Cheapest | €185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration Fastest 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 40m Average total duration 18h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Greifswald, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Greifswald:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Greifswald costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 40m.
Tickets start at around €128 compared to roughly €185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €58. The journey takes 10h 56m versus 9h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Greifswald
How to get from Basel to Greifswald by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Greifswald is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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10:25 AM 11h57 Basel 10:22 PM Greifswald €148 1 One-way 1 transfer
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10:25 AM 11h57 Basel 10:22 PM Greifswald €148 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:25 AM 9h54 Basel 3:19 PM Greifswald €155 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:25 PM 13h54 Basel 8:19 AM Greifswald €148 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
6:25 AM 10h56 Basel 5:21 PM Greifswald €156 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
8:25 AM 10h56 Basel 7:21 PM Greifswald €156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Greifswald:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Greifswald costing on average €128.
Other travel options to Greifswald take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 40m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Greifswald as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Greifswald station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Greifswald, Bahnhofsplatz.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Greifswald by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Greifswald by train.
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