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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Assen is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Assen is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Assen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Assen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Assen via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Assen?

The distance between Basel and Assen is 819 km. The road distance is 761.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Assen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Basel to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Assen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Assen train from?

Basel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Assen?

The best way to get from Basel to Assen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 36m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Assen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Assen train arrive?

Basel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Assen is 762 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Basel to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 802+ hotels available in Assen.

Basel to Assen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Assen by train, bus, night train, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
8h 36m
€121–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam SloterdijkN487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
15h 34m
€53–120
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Duesseldorf HbfNj
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to PraestRe
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
11h 30m
€102–351
Drive 761.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Assen761.5 km
6h 32m
€137–197
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraal43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
11h 3m
€98–218
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 15m
€98–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 35m
€155–390
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
8h 43m
€146–382

Basel to Assen by train

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 819.3 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Assen via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 15h 34m.

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