How to travel from Gothenburg to Basel

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

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of €127.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average €148.

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average €237.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 8m.

Bus takes on average 23h 50m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Basel is approximately 724 miles (1166 km).

The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Basel is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg to Basel:

• Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
• Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.

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

• Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Basel by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Basel by train.

Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg 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.