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 90 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 350.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Aachen to Basel?

The distance between Aachen and Basel is 575 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 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(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Basel is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Aachen to Basel.

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

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Aachen to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 18m
CHF 68–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRN831
10h 6m
CHF 49–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
8h 26m
CHF 53–268
Drive 468 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Basel468 km
5h 9m
CHF 76–110
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBNightjet
8h 24m
CHF 82–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3h 45m
CHF 146–349
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 17m
CHF 101–268
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 56m
CHF 95–297
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 19m
CHF 130–291
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Angleur
2. Take the train from Angleur to Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 53m
CHF 121–352

Aachen to Basel by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.4 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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