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Compare train and flight for Basel to Nordhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Nordhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $186 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $186, while a flight costs an average of $1,209.
Distance: 308 miles (496 km)
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$186 Average price Cheapest | $1,209 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Nordhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Nordhausen:
A train is $1,024 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Nordhausen costing on average $1,209.
Other travel options to Nordhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Tickets start at around $186 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$52. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 5h 27m 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.
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How to get from Basel to Nordhausen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Nordhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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2:16 PM 6h59 Basel 9:15 PM Nordhausen $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
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2:16 PM 6h59 Basel 9:15 PM Nordhausen $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
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6:16 AM 6h57 Basel 1:13 PM Nordhausen $148 1 One-way 2 transfers
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11:16 PM 11h59 Basel 11:15 AM Nordhausen $145 1 One-way 2 transfers.png)
6:16 PM 12h59 Basel 7:15 AM Nordhausen $145 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Nordhausen:
A train is $1,024 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Nordhausen costing on average $1,209.
Other travel options to Nordhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Nordhausen as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Nordhausen station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nordhausen by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways to go to Nordhausen by flight.
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