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 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 56m.

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 49m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bonn Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

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 70 - 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 Aachen station west.

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 70 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), which costs and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Aachen to Basel bus arrive?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN 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 13m 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, car, and plane

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

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 73–235
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N473
10h 56m
CHF 41–68
Bus via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 21m
Drive 468 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Baselcar 468 km
5h 13m
CHF 74–107
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 49m
CHF 165–390
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 38m
CHF 57–235
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 57m
CHF 105–327
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 21m
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 11m
CHF 134–368
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
8h 11m
CHF 149–462

Aachen to Basel by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.3 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, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Basel, Bahnhof via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bonn Hbf in around 8h 21m.

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