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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bonn is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bonn is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bonn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bonn UN Campus. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bonn?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bonn-Beuel. This train operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Bonn?

The distance between Basel and Bonn is 491 km. The road distance is 445.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bonn without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Basel to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bonn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Bonn train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bonn?

The best way to get from Basel to Bonn is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 4h 40m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Bonn bus arrive?

Basel to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Basel to Bonn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bonn is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Basel to Bonn.

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

Book your Basel to Bonn train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Bonn?

Book your Basel to Bonn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bonn?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Bonn.

Basel to Bonn - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bonn 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 Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
4h 40m
€53–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
7h 30m
€35–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn-Beuelnighttrain Nj
6h 1m
€45–262
Drive 445.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bonncar 445.5 km
4h 26m
€78–112
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Hbftrain 43N / ...
5h 54m
€35–160
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
5h 3m
€120–315
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 55m
€100–245
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
4h 52m
€143–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 25m
€97–251
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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
6h 27m
€108–314

Basel to Bonn by train and tram

122Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.2 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Stadthaus via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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