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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Brilon is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 14h 45m.

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 36m and costs €85 - €130.

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 SBB and arriving at Brilon, Markt via Dortmund central bus station, Meschede, Bahnhof and Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

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 16m.

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 16m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 16m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Brilon bus arrive?

Basel to Brilon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund 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 36m to drive from Basel to Brilon.

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

Book your Basel to Brilon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brilon?

There are 2015+ hotels available in Brilon.

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

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

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 Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
8h 16m
€71–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationN122
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Meschede bus station056
14h 45m
€44–84
Drive 500.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Brilon500.7 km
4h 36m
€86–124
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to FrankfurtEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Marburg Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Marburg Hauptbahnhof to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof
8h 28m
€141–238

Basel to Brilon by train

41Weekly Trains

8h 16mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526.1 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Brilon, Markt via Dortmund central bus station, Meschede, Bahnhof, and Bestwig, Bahnhof in around 14h 45m.

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