How to travel from Basel to Offenburg

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Offenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Offenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, while a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 65 miles (105 km)

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€44

Average price

€19

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€67

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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3h 1m

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2h 31m

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1h 16m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Offenburg is a bus with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Offenburg:

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Offenburg costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Offenburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Offenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Offenburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Offenburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €24. The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 16m 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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from Basel to Offenburg

How to get from Basel to Offenburg by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Offenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990
    10:00 PM2h30
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    12:30 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990
    10:00 PM2h30
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    12:30 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    9:25 PM1h50
    Saint-Louis, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
    11:15 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743
    9:00 PM2h15
    Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    11:15 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    101One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 AM5h10
    Basel, Bahnhof
    3:50 PMOffenburg, Messeplatz
    371One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Offenburg

Travel to Offenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Offenburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Offenburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Offenburg is a bus with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Offenburg:

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Offenburg costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Offenburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Offenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

The distance from Basel to Offenburg is approximately 65 miles (105 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Offenburg is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Offenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Offenburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Offenburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Offenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Offenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Offenburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Offenburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Offenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Strasbourg, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Offenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Offenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Offenburg, allowing time to enjoy its charming old town, visit local museums, and take short trips to the nearby Black Forest region.

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