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 €70 - €130 and takes 15h 37m.

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 12m and costs €90 - €310.

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 37m.

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 Sbb and arriving at Assen via Mannheim Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Assen?

The distance between Basel and Assen is 806 km. The road distance is 752.3 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 which takes 8h 43m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Assen?

The best way to get from Basel to Assen is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 37m.

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 Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Assen is 752 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Basel to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 436+ 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 (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 43m
€114–254
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Duesseldorf Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
10h 30m
€63–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Zevenaartrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
10h 53m
Drive 752.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Assencar 752.3 km
6h 50m
€132–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
15h 37m
€73–127
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
6h 12m
€93–304
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 37m
€153–396
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus
8h 37m
€174–427

Basel to Assen by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 806.4 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Assen via Mannheim Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 15h 37m.

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