The distance between Stockholm and Basel is around 1,779km (1,105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 16hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Stockholm 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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Take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Basel SBB.
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There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Basel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 16hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 280 ($285).
The distance between Stockholm and Basel is around 1,779km (1,105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,477km (918 miles)
It takes around 16hrs to get from Stockholm and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Basel is to take the train which takes around 16hrs and will set you back approx CHF 280 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Basel. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 16hrs.
Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Snälltåget run train services between Stockholm and Basel. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 16hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Basel. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm 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 1 day 3h.
FlixBus and Vy Buss run regular bus services between Stockholm and Basel. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to København H then Hamburg Hbf and then to Basel Bad Bf. instead which will take 16hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stockholm and Basel. The distance is around 1,930km (1,199 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 16hrs and will usually cost around CHF 280 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 16hrs | CHF 280($285) | every 20 mins | 1,935km (1,203 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 19h 40m | CHF 215($220) | 3 times a week | 1,779km (1,105 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | CHF 100($100) | once daily | 1,876km (1,166 miles) |
Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade | 1 day 7h | CHF 190($190) | 3 times a week | 2,101km (1,305 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | CHF 385($390) | on demand | 1,930km (1,199 miles) |
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The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.