How to travel from Hanover to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł182 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł182, while a flight costs an average of zł530.

Distance: 346 miles (557 km)

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Driving

zł265

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zł182

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zł530

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zł763

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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11h 8m

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10h 38m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Basel is a bus with an average price of zł182.

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

A bus is zł83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Basel costing on average zł265.

A bus is zł348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Basel costing on average zł530.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 11h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hanover and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hanover to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Hanover to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 PM10h05
    Hanover Central Station
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    1831One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:25 PM10h05
    Hanover Central Station
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    1831One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21184
    9:25 PM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 777 · IC 60403
    8:53 PM9h28
    Hanover Hbf
    6:21 AMBasel SBB
    2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · 3951 · IC 60408
    9:54 PM9h27
    Hanover Hbf
    7:21 AMBasel SBB
    2821One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain · FlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:44 AM11h36
    Hanover Hbf
    11:20 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    5121One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:23 PM13h27
    Hanover Hbf
    3:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    2761One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM11h30
    Hanover Central Station
    12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    4061One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1792 · KL1943
    6:15 PM15h30
    Hannover Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1792 · KL1945
    6:15 PM19h40
    Hannover Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7271One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1788 · KL1943
    10:50 AM22h55
    Hannover Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    7271One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hanover 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 Hanover to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hanover and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hanover to Basel is a bus with an average price of zł182.

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

A bus is zł83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Basel costing on average zł265.

A bus is zł348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Basel costing on average zł530.

The fastest way to travel from Hanover to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 11h 8m.

The distance from Hanover to Basel is approximately 346 miles (557 km).
The average frequency per day from Hanover to Basel is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover 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 Hanover to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hanover 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 to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hanover to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Hanover 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.

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