What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Aachen to Basel?

The distance between Aachen and Basel is 558 km. The road distance is 468 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Aachen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Basel bus from?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Basel train from?

Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Basel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Aachen to Basel bus arrive?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Aachen to Basel train arrive?

Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Basel is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Aachen to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Basel?

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Aachen to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Basel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
4h 56m
CHF 54–238
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus N831
10h 6m
CHF 49–123
Drive 468 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Baselcar 468 km
5h 12m
CHF 76–110
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 45m
CHF 140–327
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
8h 36m
CHF 113–168
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 54m
CHF 94–297
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 23m
CHF 101–258
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 10m
CHF 125–285
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Angleurtrain
2. Take the train from Angleur to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 51m
CHF 121–306

Aachen to Basel by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–110 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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