How to travel from Dresden to Basel

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Travel Information from Dresden to Basel

Distance366 miles (591 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$33 - $38
Cheapest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 7 h 38 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€30) • 7 h 38 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 366 miles (591 km) between Dresden and Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dresden to Basel.

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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.

FlixBus
05:00AM15h10
Dresden
08:10PMBasel
$541One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:00AM15h10
Dresden
08:10PMBasel
$541One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:15PM13h10
Dresden
10:25AMBasel
$551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
09:40PM17h55
Dresden
03:35PMBasel
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:00PM14h35
Dresden
06:35AMBasel
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:00PM13h25
Dresden
10:25AMBasel
$771One-way
0 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.

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There are 2 travel options from Dresden to Basel. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Basel is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.

A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Dresden to Basel.

The fastest way from Dresden to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 7 h 38 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:

Bus takes 13 h 20 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 366 miles (591 km) between Dresden and Basel.

The average frequency per day from Dresden to Basel is:

  • 11 buses a day.
  • 1 flight a day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dresden to Basel 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 Dresden to Basel:

  • Most travelers take a train from Dresden Hbf to Basel SBB.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dresden to Basel:

  • You can travel by bus from Dresden to Basel with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Dresden to Basel tickets for $38 (€34) on Omio.
  • You can travel between Dresden and Basel by train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Basel.

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

  • You can book a direct bus with.
  • You can travel directly by train with Deutsche Bahn.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Dresden to Basel? Many Omio customers who go from Dresden to Basel usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. If you're looking to explore Paris, Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam from Basel, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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