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

The cheapest way to get from Ahlen to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ahlen to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Ahlen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ahlen(Westf) and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Ahlen to Basel?

The distance between Ahlen and Basel is 626 km. The road distance is 583.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ahlen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Ahlen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ahlen to Basel train from?

Ahlen to Basel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Ahlen(Westf) station.

Train or fly from Ahlen to Basel?

The best way to get from Ahlen to Basel is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 330 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Ahlen to Basel train arrive?

Ahlen to Basel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ahlen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ahlen to Basel is 583 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Ahlen to Basel.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ahlen 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
best
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
6h 32m
Drive 583.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ahlen to Baselcar 583.3 km
5h 1m
CHF 93–134
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
10h 42m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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 12m
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ice
6h 44m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 13m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 19m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 26m
Fly Münster Osnabrück International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Basel (BSL)plane FMO - BSL
7h 15m
CHF 160–326
Train, train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ahlen(Westf) to Bielefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain
3. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 38m
CHF 157–456

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 626.2 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Basel Bad Bf via Dortmund Hbf in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Basel (BSL) once daily.

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