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Compare bus, train, and flight for Siegen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Siegen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $556.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $556 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Siegen to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Basel:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Basel costing on average $137.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Siegen to Basel costing on average $556.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $137 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$40. The journey takes 4h 58m versus 4h 50m 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.
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How to get from Siegen to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Siegen to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:01 AM 4h35 Siegen 11:36 AM Basel $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:01 PM 4h35 Siegen 9:36 PM Basel $111 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Siegen to Basel:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siegen to Basel costing on average $137.
A bus is $497 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Siegen to Basel costing on average $556.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Siegen and Basel as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Siegen Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Buses mostly depart from Siegen, Koblenzer Str. and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Vueling to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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