How to travel from Stuttgart to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Basel is a bus with an average price of $30.

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

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Basel costing on average $36.

A bus is $264 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Basel costing on average $293.

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 6m.

Flight takes on average 17h 12m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Basel is approximately 112 miles (181 km).

The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Basel is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 Stuttgart to Basel with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.