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Cities Near Basel

Cities near Basel, Switzerland: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mulhouse, Freiburg, Belfort. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Basel, Switzerland is Mulhouse, about 18 mi (28 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mulhouse18 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Freiburg33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Belfort34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Colmar37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Bern43 mi / 69 km1 hr 16 minDrive/railDay trip
Zürich (Kreis 11)45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Luzern49 mi / 79 km1 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip
Winterthur54 mi / 87 km1 hr 36 minDrive/railDay trip
Villingen-Schwenningen55 mi / 89 km1 hr 39 minDrive/railDay trip
Offenburg66 mi / 105 km1 hr 58 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Basel

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mulhouse, Freiburg, Belfort, Colmar, Bern. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Basel include Mulhouse, Freiburg, Belfort, Colmar, Bern. The closest is Mulhouse, about 18 miles (28 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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