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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brilon is to train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Brilon is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Brilon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Marburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Basel to Brilon?

The distance between Basel and Brilon is 526 km. The road distance is 500.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Brilon without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Basel to Brilon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brilon bus from?

Basel to Brilon bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Brilon train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Brilon?

The best way to get from Basel to Brilon is to train which takes 8h and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Basel to Brilon bus arrive?

Basel to Brilon bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Brilon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Brilon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Brilon is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel to Brilon.

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

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Where can I stay near Brilon?

There are 2038+ hotels available in Brilon.

Basel to Brilon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Brilon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, Meschede, Bahnhof and Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Brilon by train, bus, night train, or car

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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
8h
€67–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Meschede bus stationbus 056
12h 35m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Friedberg to Marburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhoftrain
10h 1m
€78–317
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Briloncar 500.7 km
4h 41m
€86–124

Basel to Brilon by train

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Marburg Hauptbahnhof in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Brilon, Markt via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, Meschede, Bahnhof, and Bestwig, Bahnhof in around 12h 35m.

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