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Compare bus and train for Saarbrücken to Basel
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 119 miles (192 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Basel:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Basel costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15. The journey takes 4h 13m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 AM 3h25 Saarbrücken 3:25 AM Basel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:00 AM 3h25 Saarbrücken 3:25 AM Basel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:00 AM 3h25 Saarbrücken 3:25 AM Basel $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:25 PM 6h55 Saarbrücken 9:20 PM Basel $31 1 One-way 0 transfers11:55 AM 4h30 Saarbrücken 4:25 PM Basel $32 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 PM 3h25 Saarbrücken 2:25 AM Basel $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Basel:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Basel costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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