How to travel from Basel to Osnabrück

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Osnabrück

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a train costs an average of $98.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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$98

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$67

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$196

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6h 50m

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6h 20m

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15h 14m

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6h 10m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of $67 (€54).

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

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Osnabrück costing on average $98 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 6h 50m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Osnabrück including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Osnabrück 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 $98 (€79) compared to roughly $196 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $98 (€79). The journey takes 6h 20m versus 6h 10m 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 Osnabrück

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

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

  • FlixBus
    8:40 PM12h33
    Basel
    9:13 AMOsnabrück
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:40 PM12h33
    Basel
    9:13 AMOsnabrück
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:40 PM12h33
    Basel
    9:13 AMOsnabrück
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:05 PM17h10
    Basel
    4:15 PMOsnabrück
    $981One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Osnabrück

Travel to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Osnabrück including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of $67 (€54).

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

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Osnabrück costing on average $98 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Osnabrück is by train with an average journey time of 6h 50m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 14m.

The distance from Basel to Osnabrück is approximately 326 miles (525 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Osnabrück is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Osnabrück, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Osnabrück by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Osnabrück:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Osnabrück often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Münster. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osnabrück and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osnabrück to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Osnabrück, two to three days are generally sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Osnabrück Castle, the Felix Nussbaum Haus, and the historic Old Town.

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