4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 47m. 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 $80, while a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 311 miles (502 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration Fastest 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m 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 |
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 $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Basel costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $104. The journey takes 12h 13m versus 6h 25m 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 Bielefeld to Basel
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.
10:23 AM13h22Bielefeld11:45 PMBasel$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:23 AM13h22Bielefeld11:45 PMBasel$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:23 AM13h22Bielefeld11:45 PMBasel$531One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bielefeld to Basel
Travel to Basel 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 Bielefeld to Basel.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Basel:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Basel costing on average $160.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Basel by train.
Travelling from Bielefeld to Basel: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
