How to travel from Darmstadt to Basel

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Compare bus and train for Darmstadt to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $18.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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$37

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$40

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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5h 20m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Darmstadt to Basel

How to get from Darmstadt to Basel by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Darmstadt to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:20AM6h20
Darmstadt
04:40PMBasel
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:20AM6h20
Darmstadt
04:40PMBasel
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:20AM6h20
Darmstadt
04:40PMBasel
$461One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt to Basel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Darmstadt and Basel including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Darmstadt to Basel is a train with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Darmstadt to Basel costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Darmstadt to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 48m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Darmstadt to Basel is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Basel is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Darmstadt to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Darmstadt, Busbahnhof Zweifalltorweg and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Darmstadt to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Darmstadt to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Darmstadt to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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