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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Echternach is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Echternach is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Echternach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Echternach. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Echternach, Gare Centre via Merl, Conservatoire and Kirchberg, Rout Bréck - Pafendall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Echternach?

The distance between Basel and Echternach is 400 km. The road distance is 328.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Echternach without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Basel to Echternach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Echternach bus from?

Basel to Echternach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Echternach?

The best way to get from Basel to Echternach is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €300 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Echternach bus arrive?

Basel to Echternach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Echternach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Echternach is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Basel to Echternach.

Where can I stay near Echternach?

There are 807+ hotels available in Echternach.

Basel to Echternach - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Echternach by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
5h 31m
€73–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 19m
€27–47
Drive 328.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Echternachcar 328.7 km
3h 55m
€59–84
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
4h 39m
€131–425
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus FlixBus N837
7h 10m
€27–44
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BSL - LUX
6h 30m
€98–294

Basel to Echternach by train and bus

41Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.8 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Echternach, Luxembourg?

You can take a train from St Louis to Echternach, Gare Centre via Strasbourg, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale, Wasserbillig, Gare, and Wasserbillig, Gare routière in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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