How to travel from Dresden to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 367 miles (592 km)

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Bus
Driving

$106

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$218

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 32m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 2m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 9m

Average total duration

10h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Basel is a bus with an average price of $69 (€57).

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

A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Basel costing on average $106 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 8h 2m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dresden and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Dresden to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM13h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM13h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:10 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 384 · 21861+easyJetU21190
    8:53 AM9h32
    Dresden Hbf
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3891One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:20 AM10h52
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:00 AM11h12
    Dresden, Bf Neustadt
    5:12 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain
    8:15 AM12h56
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    9:11 PMBasel Bad Bhf
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM14h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM13h25
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 PM14h30
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    11:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 604 · 21849+easyJetU21190
    6:11 AM12h14
    Dresden Hbf
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3691One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1652 · IC 2570+easyJetU21190
    8:11 AM10h14
    Dresden Hbf
    6:25 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3841One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 604 · 21849+KLMKL1782
    6:11 AM27h34
    Dresden Hbf
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4821One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden 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 Dresden to Basel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Basel is a bus with an average price of $69 (€57).

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

A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Basel costing on average $106 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 8h 2m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 39m.

The distance from Dresden to Basel is approximately 367 miles (592 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Basel is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Dresden 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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