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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gothenburg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $153 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $153, while a flight costs an average of $466.
Distance: 724 miles (1166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$176 Average price | $153 Average price Cheapest | $466 Average price | $286 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 39m Average total duration 16h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 25m Average total duration 26h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Basel:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average $176.
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average $466.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 39m.
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
Tickets start at around $176 compared to roughly $286 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111. The journey takes 16h 9m versus 14h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Gothenburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gothenburg to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 AM 37h10 Gothenburg 8:50 PM Basel $137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:40 AM 37h10 Gothenburg 8:50 PM Basel $137 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM 31h25 Gothenburg 3:35 PM Basel $205 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Basel:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average $176.
A bus is $313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Basel costing on average $466.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 39m.
Bus takes on average 27h 25m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Gothenburg Centralstation and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, British Airways to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
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