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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 €54, while a flight costs an average of €390.
Distance: 330 miles (532 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€390 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price | €167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Chemnitz to Basel:
A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average €148.
A bus is €335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
Tickets start at around €54 compared to roughly €167 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €112. The journey takes 11h 18m versus 7h 4m 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 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.
5:10 PM13h20Chemnitz6:30 AMBasel€611One-way0 transfers
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5:10 PM13h20Chemnitz6:30 AMBasel€611One-way0 transfers
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5:10 PM13h20Chemnitz6:30 AMBasel€611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Basel:
A bus is €94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average €148.
A bus is €335 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Basel costing on average €390.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 48m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- 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.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM, easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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