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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bielefeld to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Basel costing on average $134 (€107).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
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How to get from Bielefeld to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:00 PM14h25Bielefeld11:25 AMBasel$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:00 PM14h25Bielefeld11:25 AMBasel$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:25 PM12h25Bielefeld2:50 AMBasel$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Basel:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Basel costing on average $134 (€107).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
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