How to travel from Copenhagen to Basel, Switzerland

The distance between Copenhagen and Basel is around 1,199km (745 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Basel by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 220($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Basel SBB.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 65($66)

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Drive

Drive to Basel.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,281km (796 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Basel

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Basel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 65 ($66) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 220 ($225).

The distance between Copenhagen and Basel is around 1,199km (745 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (601 miles)

It takes around 10h 60m to get from Copenhagen and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Basel is to take the train which takes around 10h 60m and will set you back approx CHF 220 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 65 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Basel. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Copenhagen and Basel. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 10h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Basel. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Basel. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf. instead which will take 10h 60m.

The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Basel. The distance is around 1,281km (796 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 60m and will usually cost around CHF 220 ($225).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Basel

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Basel

Transport options from Copenhagen to Basel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 60m
CHF 220($225)
every 20 mins1,309km (813 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
CHF 65($66)
once daily1,199km (745 miles)
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint20h 45m
CHF 71($72)
6 times a week1,306km (811 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
CHF 260($265)
on demand1,281km (796 miles)

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Airports near Basel

The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Basel
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
149km (92 miles) from Basel
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
186km (115 miles) from Basel