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Basel - Darmstadt Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 2 intercity buses per day from Basel to Darmstadt. Traveling by bus from Basel to Darmstadt usually takes around 5 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Distance167 mi (269 km)
Shortest duration5h 10m
Cheapest price€12.01
Trips per day2
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Basel to Darmstadt?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Basel to Darmstadt. FlixBus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus25h 46m€29.12
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Basel to Darmstadt, and usually makes the trip in about 5 hours and 46 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 5 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 167 miles from Basel to Darmstadt. However, the fastest bus only takes 5 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Basel to Darmstadt for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Basel to Darmstadt, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are usually only 2 buses per day from Basel to Darmstadt. Both of these are direct buses, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring buses at any point during your trip.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Basel to Darmstadt; ticket prices start at €13.96.

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 kilometer, 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 travelers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European bus services stop in the city.

Darmstadt

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Darmstadt is a large city in the state of Hesse, near Frankfurt. It is known as Germany's City of Science due to the many scientific institutions and academies within the city's limits. A long list of notable landmarks makes Darmstadt a worthy destination to explore.

One of the most popular landmarks in the city is the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, which is said to have inspired the world-famous novel by Mary Shelley. Another is the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, used by the Russian imperial family during their visit to the city. Finally, if you're a fan of quirky architecture, don't miss the art-nouveau museum Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt or the Waldspirale, a colorful, spiraling residential building built in the 1990s.

To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a bus or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by bus, and Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and Railjet provide travel by train. From Darmstadt, some of the most popular destinations are Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Rotterdam.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Basel?

Meret Oppenheim-Straße 60 -{"city":"Basel","country":"CH","postal":"4053","state":"BS","street1":"Meret Oppenheim-Straße 60"} - CHBSLDEFLX-0

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Main departure station: Basel SBB

The bus station behind Basel SBB is the main transport station in the city. The bus stop is most frequently served by FlixBus, which travels to European cities including Prague, Stuttgart, and Lyon. Although the bus stop itself doesn't have any amenities, Basel SBB (right next door) has plenty of shops, restaurants, cafes, and even a supermarket. You can also find out more about bus schedules at the ticket kiosk, although Flixbus does require you buy your tickets online rather than at the station.

All bus stations in Basel:

  • Basel SBB

Where does the bus arrive in Darmstadt?

Zweifalltorweg -{"city":"Darmstadt","country":"DE","postal":"64293","state":"HE","street1":"Zweifalltorweg"} - DEDRTDEFLX-0

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Main arrival station: Darmstadt

All buses from Basel arrive at one main station in Darmstadt.

All bus stations in Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt

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