What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Castrop-Rauxel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The distance between Basel and Castrop-Rauxel is 598 km. The road distance is 555.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Castrop-Rauxel train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

The best way to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Castrop-Rauxel train arrive?

Basel to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Castrop-Rauxel is 556 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel.

Where can I stay near Castrop-Rauxel?

There are 1665+ hotels available in Castrop-Rauxel.

Basel to Castrop-Rauxel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Castrop-Rauxel by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
5h 13m
€118–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 11m
€45–77
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 36m
Drive 555.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Castrop-Rauxelcar 555.7 km
4h 38m
€96–139
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
6h 20m
€107–245
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
6h 5m
€112–316
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 51m
€161–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
6h 39m
€116–342
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain
5h 57m
€158–399

Basel to Castrop-Rauxel by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 598.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Castrop-Rauxel, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 56m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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