How to travel from Stockholm to Basel, Switzerland

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BaselStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    CHF 280($285)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 100($100)

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Drive

Drive to Basel.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Distance1,930km (1,199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Basel

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Stockholm to Basel

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Basel

Transport options from Stockholm to Basel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
16hrs
CHF 280($285)
every 20 mins1,935km (1,203 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf19h 40m
CHF 215($220)
3 times a week1,779km (1,105 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
CHF 100($100)
once daily1,876km (1,166 miles)
Bus via Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade1 day 7h
CHF 190($190)
3 times a week2,101km (1,305 miles)
Drive
17h 45m
CHF 385($390)
on demand1,930km (1,199 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