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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to bus and train which costs €60 - €100 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Dorsten station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Dorsten?

The distance between Basel and Dorsten is 605 km. The road distance is 574.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Dorsten without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Basel to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Dorsten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Dorsten train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Basel to Dorsten is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Dorsten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Dorsten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Dorsten is 575 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Basel to Dorsten.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorsten?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
5h 29m
€100–460
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
10h 28m
€60–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 59m
Drive 574.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Dorstencar 574.9 km
5h 7m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 28m
€101–285
Train via Solingen
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S1
6h 30m
€110–442
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 2m
€117–324
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 6m
€148–484
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 54m
€152–419
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 56m
€126–354

Basel to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 605.4 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 42m. 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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