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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bornheim is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bornheim is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bornheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bornheim. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bornheim Bornheim via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Bornheim?

The distance between Basel and Bornheim is 518 km. The road distance is 464.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bornheim without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Basel to Bornheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bornheim train from?

Basel to Bornheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bornheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Bornheim is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 27m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Basel to Bornheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bornheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bornheim is 464 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Basel to Bornheim.

Where can I stay near Bornheim?

There are 1540+ hotels available in Bornheim.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bornheim by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 56m
€43–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
8h 27m
€40–58
Drive 464.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bornheimcar 464.4 km
4h 14m
€81–117
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
7h 32m
€100–249
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
5h 13m
€55–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bftrain 43N
7h 11m
€67–153
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, line 18 subway
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the subway from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bornheim Bornheimsubway
6h 3m
€97–255
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 36m
€122–319
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
5h 25m
€145–333
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, line 18 subway
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 Koeln Hbftrain
4. Take the subway from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Bornheim Bornheimsubway
7h
€108–319

Basel to Bornheim by train and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 518.3 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bornheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. 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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