How to travel from Copenhagen to Basel

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from Copenhagen to Basel

You can get from Copenhagen to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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To get from Copenhagen to Basel on Mar 30 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:56PMCopenhagen Central Station15h51 10:47AMBasel SBB
5 transfers
1091One-way
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06:56PMCopenhagen Central Station15h51 10:47AMBasel SBB
5 transfers
1091One-way
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08:56AMCopenhagen Central Station11h59 08:55PMBasel SBB
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11:19AMCopenhagen Central Station11h45 11:04PMBasel SBB
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05:00PMKøbenhavns Lufthavn1h50 06:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
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2691One-way

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Travel Information from Copenhagen to Basel

distanceDistance598 miles (965 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$5 - $146
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $5 (€4) • 4 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $5 (€4) • 4 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesDeutsche Bahn

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 598 miles (965 km) from Copenhagen to Basel. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $5 (€4). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Copenhagen to Basel.

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FAQs

Travel from Copenhagen, Denmark to Basel, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Basel from Copenhagen restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Copenhagen?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Copenhagen and Basel closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Copenhagen, Denmark from Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Copenhagen from Basel restricted?

Entry into Denmark is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Copenhagen from Basel?

Conditions of reentry into Denmark:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Copenhagen, Denmark?

You should observe these safety measures in Denmark as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Denmark was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Copenhagen from Basel closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Copenhagen to Basel: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Basel from Copenhagen is by taking a flight, which costs on average $5 (€4).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Basel:

Taking a flight is usually $17 (€15) less than taking a bus to Basel, which costs on average $21 (€19) for the same trip.

A flight is $141 (€125) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Basel costing on average $146 (€129).

The fastest way to get to Basel from Copenhagen is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Basel can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Basel by bus can take on average 22 h 35 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 15 h 50 min   on average.

Basel is approximately 598 miles (965 km) away from Copenhagen.

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Basel is:

  • 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Copenhagen and Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight or train 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 Københavns Lufthavn and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from København, Hovedbanegården (togbus) and arrive in Basel SBB.

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:

  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Basel for $146 (€129).

Yes, there are direct routes from Copenhagen to Basel with the following travel companies:

  • You can book a direct bus with.
  • You can take a direct flight with.
  • You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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

Before traveling from Copenhagen to Basel, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket is costing on average $21 (€19) one way for this route.
  • A plane ticket for this route is costing $5 (€4) one way on average.
  • A train ticket is costing on average $146 (€129) one way for this journey.

But we recommend booking Copenhagen to Basel tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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