4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Heidelberg to Basel
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Basel will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 7 buses that leave Heidelberg for Basel on Wed, Nov 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Heidelberg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 222 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Basel bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 4h10 | 12:40 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:40 AM Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 5h00 | 4:40 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Basel
Germany
Switzerland
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 02:25 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Heidelberg to BaselYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Basel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Heidelberg to Basel
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Heidelberg to Basel
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Swiss (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station)
- Café Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 30, 50 Tram: 8, 10, 11 Train: S3, S6
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