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Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Fulda and Basel. The average train journey from Fulda to Basel takes 4 hours and 22 minutes, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Distance | 228 mi (366 km) |
Fastest train | 3h 57m |
Lowest price | £43.76 |
Trains per day | 7 |
Most frequent service | DB Intercity-Express |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Fulda to Basel?
There are 4 train lines with service from Fulda to Basel. DB Intercity-Express is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 4h 35m | £57.31 |
DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 4h 1m | £68.58 |
Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 5h 58m | £54.12 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 4h 47m | £54.91 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Fulda to Basel start from £55, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Basel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Fulda leaves from Central Bus Station . And in Basel trains arrive at Basel SBB .
From Fulda to Basel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Basel faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 57 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Basel on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Fulda.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Fulda and Basel is approximately 228 miles, or 366 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Fulda to Basel. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Fulda at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Basel. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Basel to Fulda.
City Information
Basel
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Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometre, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.
Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.
Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.
Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travellers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European coach services stop in the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Fulda?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
There is one train station in Fulda.
All train stations in Fulda:
Central Bus Station
Where is the train station in Basel?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Basel SBB
Basel SBB in Switzerland is Europe's largest border station. The SBB stands for Schweizer Basel Bahnhof, which was its former name before it was completely rebuilt in 1900 with a gorgeous new exterior. More than 1,000 trains depart from here daily, including Deutsche Bahn ICE trains to cities across Germany. There are daily trains to Amsterdam, plus more to Paris and Milan, plus a few local buses and airport services. Inside the station are shops, cafes, a supermarket, and a pharmacy. Forgot your toothbrush? There's even a dentist in the building if needed!
Train stations in Basel:
Basel SBB
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