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4.6Travel Information between Karlsruhe and Basel
 Distance | 106 miles (171 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $10 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 1 h 38 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 1 h 38 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 106 miles (171 km) by train or bus from Karlsruhe to Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Karlsruhe to Basel.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Basel.
There are 2 travel options from Karlsruhe to Basel: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Karlsruhe is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Karlsruhe to Basel:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Karlsruhe and Basel is by train, which takes on average 1 h 38 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Karlsruhe to Basel is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Basel is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basel from Karlsruhe 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 from Karlsruhe to Basel:
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Karlsruhe to Basel:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Basel by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Karlsruhe to Basel for $10 (€9).
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Karlsruhe to Basel for $7 (€6).
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Basel with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 8 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) with 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Karlsruhe to Basel.
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