The train between Essen and Basel takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.
Essen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Essen and Basel is 435.3 km. The road distance is 571 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–240 and the journey takes 4h 36m.