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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Basel is to train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 37m.

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 150 - SFr 430.

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 Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

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 5h 22m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 National Express, 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 5h 22m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Aachen to Basel bus arrive?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Basel train arrive?

Aachen to Basel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
5h 22m
CHF 79–250
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
8h 37m
CHF 69–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt central train stationbus 068 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 15m
Drive 468 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Baselcar 468 km
5h 13m
CHF 77–111
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 153–423
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
5h 47m
CHF 92–264
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 22m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln 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
6h 4m
CHF 112–326
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 140–386

Aachen to Basel by train

154Weekly Trains

5h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Basel, Bahnhof via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 8h 15m.

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