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 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 340.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 4m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - 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 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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Where can I stay near 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, train (Eurostar), 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Frankfurt79
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 4m
CHF 66–216
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 43m
CHF 39–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRN831
10h 6m
CHF 44–88
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
8h 21m
CHF 49–309
Drive 468 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Basel468 km
5h 9m
CHF 77–110
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 148–338
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 21m
CHF 102–258
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 52m
CHF 96–297
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 9m
CHF 132–290
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins 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 19m
CHF 122–393

Aachen to Basel by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–75 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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