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Compare train and bus for Basel to Szczecin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Szczecin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 28m. 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 CHF 84, while a train costs an average of CHF 133.
Distance: 508 miles (818 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 133 Average price | CHF 84 Average price Cheapest | CHF 220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 28m Average total duration Fastest 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Szczecin
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Szczecin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Szczecin:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Szczecin costing on average CHF 133.
Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 33m.
Tickets start at around CHF 133 compared to roughly CHF 220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 88. The journey takes 9h 58m versus 9h 7m 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 Szczecin
How to get from Basel to Szczecin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Szczecin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:35 AM 23h40 Basel 9:15 AM Szczecin CHF 53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

9:35 AM 23h40 Basel 9:15 AM Szczecin CHF 53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:40 PM 17h00 Basel 2:40 PM Szczecin CHF 73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:35 AM 23h40 Basel 8:15 AM Szczecin CHF 77 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:20 AM 18h55 Basel 6:15 AM Szczecin CHF 81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Szczecin:
A bus is CHF 50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Szczecin costing on average CHF 133.
Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 33m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Szczecin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Szczecin Główny.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Szczecin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Szczecin by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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