How to travel from Karlsruhe to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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from Karlsruhe to Basel

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

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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.

BlaBlaCar Bus
12:20PM4h10
Karlsruhe
04:30PMBasel
$181One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
12:20PM4h10
Karlsruhe
04:30PMBasel
$181One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:05PM2h40
Karlsruhe
10:45PMBasel
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:20AM3h15
Karlsruhe
06:35AMBasel
$191One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Karlsruhe and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Basel is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Karlsruhe to Basel costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Karlsruhe to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Karlsruhe to Basel is approximately 106 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Karlsruhe to Basel is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Karlsruhe to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Karlsruhe to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Karlsruhe to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity.
  • 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Karlsruhe 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.

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