What is the best way to travel from Giessen to Basel?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Buses and Trains to Basel from Giessen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Giessen?
You can reach Basel with just £19 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 12/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 13/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 4m004:32GiessenCentral Station08:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 04:32:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 08:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:54GiessenCentral Station09:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 05:54:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 09:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 37m006:59GiessenCentral Station10:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 06:59:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 10:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m007:54GiessenCentral Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 07:54:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 15/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus10h 35m017:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 16/06/2026 17:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 17/06/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus10h 35m017:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 17/06/2026 17:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 18/06/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 18/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Giessen to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Giessen in just 3h 37m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 12/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 13/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 37m006:59GiessenCentral Station10:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 06:59:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 10:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 37m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m005:54GiessenCentral Station09:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 05:54:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 09:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 42m007:54GiessenCentral Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 07:54:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 42m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 4m004:32GiessenCentral Station08:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 04:32:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 14/06/2026 08:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 4m
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 14/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 15/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 15/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 16/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus10h 35m017:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 16/06/2026 17:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 17/06/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus10h 35m017:50GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop04:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 17/06/2026 17:50:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 18/06/2026 04:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus6h 20m021:30GiessenMathematikum Bus Stop03:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Mathematikum Bus Stop, Giessen (Germany) at 18/06/2026 21:30:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 19/06/2026 03:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Fastest Buses Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Giessen to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Giessen and Basel?
In Giessen, you will usually depart from Central Station, Mathematikum Bus Stop or Central Bus Station, while in Basel you will be arriving at Central Station, Badischer Train Station or Markthalle Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Giessen? With 1 connections between 3 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Giessen and Basel, you can pay as low as £19 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 3h 37m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Giessen and Basel are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Giessen and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Allendorf an der Lahn or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from , and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Giessen to Basel?
The most popular companies between Giessen and Basel, are FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Giessen to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Giessen to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Giessen to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Giessen?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Basel from Giessen.
How far is Basel from Giessen?
The distance between Giessen and Basel is 344.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Giessen and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 59 kgs, and a flight 85 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Giessen to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just £19 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Giessen to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 3h 37m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Giessen and to Basel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Giessen and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
