How to travel from Copenhagen to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Basel is a bus with an average price of €89.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Basel:

A bus is €38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Basel costing on average €126.

A bus is €349 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Basel costing on average €437.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 55m.

Bus takes on average 20h 38m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Basel is approximately 600 miles (966 km).

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Basel is:

• Around 46 flights per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Sas Airways, KLM, British Airways, Air France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Cityjet, easyJet, AJet, KLM Cityhopper, Turkish Airlines, Indigo Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Global Supply Systems to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Basel by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Basel:

• 1 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Colmar, Zurich, Strasbourg, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.