How to get to Konstanz from Basel

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Compare coach and train for Basel to Konstanz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Konstanz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 121 km

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Driving

£43

Average Price

£14

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Cheapest

£65

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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30m

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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30m

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1h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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SBB

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Konstanz is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Konstanz:

A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Konstanz costing on average £43.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Konstanz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Konstanz including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Basel to Konstanz

How to get to Konstanz from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Konstanz is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:152h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:152h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:152h30
    Basel, Bahnhof
    10:45Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke
    £171One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SBBIR 36 1967 | 1967 · IR 75 2117 | 2117 · S 1 11148 | 11148
    10:072h39
    Basel SBB
    12:46Kreuzlingen Hafen Station
    £441One-way
    2 changes
  • SBBIR 36 1965 | 1965 · IR 75 2115 | 2115
    9:072h36
    Basel SBB
    11:43Kreuzlingen station
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 36 1965 | 1965 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 · S 1 11144 | 11144
    9:072h39
    Basel SBB
    11:46Kreuzlingen Hafen Station
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:152h45
    Basel, Bahnhof
    11:00Konstanz, Allmannsdorf
    £171One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Basel to Konstanz

Travel to Konstanz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Konstanz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Konstanz including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Konstanz is a coach with an average price of £14.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Konstanz:

A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Konstanz costing on average £43.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Konstanz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Konstanz take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 13m.

The Basel to Konstanz distance is approximately 121 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Konstanz is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Konstanz as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Konstanz:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Kreuzlingen Hafen Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Konstanz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Deutsche Bahn to go to Konstanz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Konstanz by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Konstanz:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Konstanz often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Paris, Munich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Konstanz and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Basel to Konstanz, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
To fully explore Konstanz, including its historic Old Town, the Mainau Island, and the scenic Lake Constance area, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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