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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Basel SBB via Groningen central station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Assen to Basel?

The distance between Assen and Basel is 754 km. The road distance is 760.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Assen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Basel bus from?

Assen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Basel?

The best way to get from Assen to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Assen to Basel bus arrive?

Assen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Assen to Basel train arrive?

Assen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Assen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Basel is 761 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Assen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Assen to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Assen to Basel by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
5h 20m
CHF 90–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBN487 / ...
16h 21m
CHF 49–110
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 86–318
Drive 760.8 km
1. Drive from Assen to Basel760.8 km
6h 32m
CHF 127–184
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 54m
CHF 146–369
Train
1. Take the train from Assen to ZwolleSprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Deventer to Basel SBB43N
12h 7m
CHF 131–425
Train #2
1. Take the train from Assen to Amersfoort CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Basel SBBNightjet
12h 33m
CHF 135–435

Assen to Basel by train

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Distance: 753.6 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Maasstraat to Basel SBB via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 16h 21m.

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