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 - €140 and takes 14h 42m.

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 €130 - €350.

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 and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Assen?

The distance between Basel and Assen is 802 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 10m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel 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 Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 10m and costs €110 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Assen bus arrive?

Basel to Assen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - 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 752 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Basel to Assen.

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

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Where can I stay near Assen?

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Basel to Assen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Assen 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 10m
€110–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
14h 42m
€74–132
Drive 752.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Assencar 752.3 km
6h 46m
€135–195
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
€133–344
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
10h 38m
€146–352
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weil am Rhein Bahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain Re7
2. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
13h 23m
€152–242
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 36m
€176–443
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 45m
€141–444
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train, 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 train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus
9h 33m

Basel to Assen by train

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 802.3 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 14h 42m.

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