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Compare bus and train for Konstanz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Konstanz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Konstanz to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Konstanz to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Basel:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Basel costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Tickets start at around $50 (€42) compared to roughly $86 (€72) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Konstanz to Basel
How to get from Konstanz to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Konstanz to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:25 PM 6h55 Konstanz 9:20 PM Basel $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 PM 6h55 Konstanz 9:20 PM Basel $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:25 PM 6h55 Konstanz 9:20 PM Basel $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Basel:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Basel costing on average $50 (€42).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Konstanz and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Konstanz station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, TGV to go to Basel by train.
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