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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $479.
Distance: 330 miles (532 km)
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$139 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $479 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Basel:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average $139.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
Tickets start at around $139 compared to roughly $199 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 7h 4m 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 Chemnitz to Basel
How to get from Chemnitz to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:55 PM 15h15 Chemnitz 4:10 AM Basel $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

12:55 PM 15h15 Chemnitz 4:10 AM Basel $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

12:55 PM 15h15 Chemnitz 4:10 AM Basel $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:10 PM 18h30 Chemnitz 11:40 AM Basel $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Basel:
A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average $139.
A bus is $420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average $479.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 12h 16m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Condor Flugdienst to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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