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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Wilhelmshaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Wilhelmshaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €117, while a flight costs an average of €782.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€117 Average price Cheapest | €782 Average price | €145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Wilhelmshaven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is €665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Wilhelmshaven costing on average €782.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around €117 compared to roughly €145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 8h 0m versus 7h 30m 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 Wilhelmshaven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Wilhelmshaven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:16 AM 9h05 Basel 4:21 PM Wilhelmshaven €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:16 AM 9h05 Basel 4:21 PM Wilhelmshaven €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:46 AM 8h35 Basel 5:21 PM Wilhelmshaven €162 1 One-way 3 transfers
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11:16 AM 9h05 Basel 8:21 PM Wilhelmshaven €116 1 One-way 1 transfer.png)
1:16 PM 9h05 Basel 10:21 PM Wilhelmshaven €116 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Wilhelmshaven:
A train is €665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Wilhelmshaven costing on average €782.
Other travel options to Wilhelmshaven take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Wilhelmshaven as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Wilhelmshaven station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Wilhelmshaven by train.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Wilhelmshaven by flight.
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