How to travel from Göttingen to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Göttingen and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Basel is a bus with an average price of €51.

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

A bus is €91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Basel costing on average €142.

A bus is €593 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Basel costing on average €644.

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 44m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 9h 6m.

The distance from Göttingen to Basel is approximately 294 miles (474 km).

The average frequency per day from Göttingen to Basel is:

• Around 18 trains per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Göttingen to Basel:

• Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Göttingen to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Göttingen to Basel:

• 8 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn.

Omio customers who travel from Göttingen 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.