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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Heilbronn

Composite routes from Basel to Heilbronn

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
280 km.
from $15

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Heidelberg
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$32.61
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$48.91

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Email:
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Pforzheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$28.26–$35.87

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Basel Bad Bf to Pforzheim
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$21.74

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Stadtwerke Augsburg

Phone:
0821 6500-6500
Email:
Website:
sw-augsburg.de/privatkunden/mobilitaet/
Train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to bus which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Heilbronn station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Heilbronn central train station via Heidelberg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Heilbronn?

The distance between Basel and Heilbronn is 261 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Heilbronn without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Heilbronn without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Heilbronn?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Basel to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heilbronn bus from?

Basel to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Heilbronn train from?

Basel to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Basel to Heilbronn is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $54.35 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $44.57 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Heilbronn bus arrive?

Basel to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg central train station.

Where does the Basel to Heilbronn train arrive?

Basel to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Heilbronn is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Basel to Heilbronn.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Heilbronn?

Book your Basel to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Heilbronn?

Book your Basel to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 627+ hotels available in Heilbronn. Prices start at $37.11 per night.
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