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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cloppenburg is to bus and train which costs €100 - €270 and takes 13h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cloppenburg is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cloppenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cloppenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Cloppenburg Bahnhof via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße and Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cloppenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cloppenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Cloppenburg via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Cloppenburg?

The distance between Basel and Cloppenburg is 761 km. The road distance is 716.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cloppenburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €160 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Basel to Cloppenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cloppenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Cloppenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Cloppenburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Cloppenburg is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €160 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Cloppenburg bus arrive?

Basel to Cloppenburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Cloppenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cloppenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cloppenburg is 716 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Basel to Cloppenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Cloppenburg?

There are 227+ hotels available in Cloppenburg.

Basel to Cloppenburg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Cloppenburg by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain Re18 / ...
7h 20m
€160–556
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
13h 1m
€102–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straßebus
3. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Cloppenburg Bahnhofbus
12h 27m
Drive 716.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cloppenburgcar 716.3 km
5h 59m
€127–184
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
7h 36m
€132–419
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Cloppenburgcar
10h 34m
€117–153
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
7h 5m
€174–559
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
7h 6m
€105–508
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
8h 15m
€167–558
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrück Altstadttrain
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Altstadt to Cloppenburgtrain
8h 53m
€166–514
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Cloppenburgtrain
8h 53m
€213–639

Basel to Cloppenburg by train

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7h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 761 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Cloppenburg via Osnabrück Hbf in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Cloppenburg Bahnhof via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße, and Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB in around 12h 27m.

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