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Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 €9, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.

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FAQs: Travel from Darmstadt to Basel
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There are 2 options to travel from Darmstadt to Basel including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Basel from Darmstadt is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Darmstadt to Basel:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $17 (€15) from Darmstadt to Basel.
The quickest way to travel between Darmstadt and Basel is by train, which takes on average 2 h 46 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.
The distance from Darmstadt to Basel is approximately 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Darmstadt to Basel is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Basel from Darmstadt as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Darmstadt to Basel:
- Most travelers catch their train from Darmstadt Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Darmstadt to Basel:
- You can go to Basel from Darmstadt by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $17 (€15) with FlixBus from Darmstadt to Basel on Omio.
- You can travel by train to Basel from Darmstadt with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Darmstadt to Basel tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Darmstadt to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Basel with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Basel with FlixTrain.
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 journey.
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