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Compare bus and train for Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF21 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 CHF21, while a train costs an average of CHF41.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF41 Average price | CHF21 Average price Cheapest | CHF65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen:
A bus is CHF20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average CHF41.
Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around CHF21 compared to roughly CHF65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF44. The journey takes 2h 22m versus 2h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen
How to get from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 PM6h35Basel7:20 PMVillingen-SchwenningenCHF241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:45 PM6h35Basel7:20 PMVillingen-SchwenningenCHF241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 AM3h45Basel9:15 AMVillingen-SchwenningenCHF241One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 AM3h45Basel8:15 AMVillingen-SchwenningenCHF321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen:
A bus is CHF20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Villingen-Schwenningen costing on average CHF41.
Other travel options to Villingen-Schwenningen take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Villingen-Schwenningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Villingen-Schwenningen, Schützenstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Villingen(Schwarzw).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Villingen-Schwenningen by bus.
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