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

The cheapest way to get from America to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from America to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between America and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from America station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Eindhoven Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between America and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from America to Basel. However, there are services departing from Horst-Sevenum and arriving at Basel SBB via Venlo and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from America to Basel?

The distance between America and Basel is 594 km. The road distance is 549.2 km.

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

The best way to get from America to Basel without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from America to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the America to Basel bus from?

America to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Eindhoven Station.

Where do I catch the America to Basel train from?

America to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from America to Basel?

The best way to get from America to Basel is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the America to Basel bus arrive?

America to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the America to Basel train arrive?

America to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from America to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between America to Basel is 549 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from America to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Basel.

America to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from America 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 114–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
10h 48m
CHF 71–110
Drive 549.2 km
1. Drive from America to Baselcar 549.2 km
5h 32m
CHF 94–136
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Horst-Sevenum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 133–341
Train
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
10h 9m
CHF 93–171
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 15m
CHF 126–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 34m
CHF 159–395
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo 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 44m
CHF 132–299
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Horst-Sevenum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 4m
CHF 174–375
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 10m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 45m
CHF 151–325

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 593.5 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between America, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from America to Basel SBB via Horst-Sevenum, Venlo, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Eindhoven Station to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–75 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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