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How to get fromBasel to Baselby train, night train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Basel by train, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oeldetrain train Re
    6h 34m

  2. Drive 551.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basel to Baselcar car 551.3 km
    5h 20m
    €97–141

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oeldetrain train Re
    11h 49m

  4. Train via Kassel

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lippstadttrain train Re
    8h 48m
    €126–300

  5. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Oeldetrain train Re
    9h 21m

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What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Basel, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Basel via Dortmund Hbf and Oelde in around 6h 34m.

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