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from $17
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $17
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $22
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $26
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $28
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Heidelberg
    Departure location: Alte Eppelheimer Straße
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $37
Bus Heidelberg to Basel: Trip Overview

Bus Heidelberg to Basel: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$18
Average bus trip duration4h 5m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure5:15 AM
Distance138 miles (222 km)
Latest bus departure5:10 PM

Heidelberg to Basel Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:15AM - 5:10PM
Minimum Price$19
Average Ticket Price$18
Minimum Trip Duration3h20m
Average Bus Trip Duration4h5m
Distance138 miles (222 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Heidelberg - Basel

You can take a bus or a train to go from Heidelberg to Basel. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Basel. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Heidelberg to Basel takes around 4h 5m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 20m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 138 miles (222 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Heidelberg and Basel is 138 miles (222 km).

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses from Heidelberg to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Heidelberg to Basel by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates between 5:15 AM and 5:10 PM.

If you're headed to Basel from Heidelberg, chances are that your bus will leave from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

You can expect to pay around $18 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $9 to $37, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are BaselCard, Fondation Beyeler, The Rhine – our life line, Tinguely Fountain and Ferries.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Heidelberg to Basel.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Heidelberg to Basel, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Heidelberg to Basel.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Heidelberg to Basel.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Heidelberg by bus?

Bus from Basel to Heidelberg

You can also go to Basel by train

Train from Heidelberg to Basel

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