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 €25 - €45 and takes 7h 17m.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Echternach, Gare Centre via Basel Euroairport FR, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière and Kirchberg, Rout Bréck - Pafendall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Echternach?

The distance between Basel and Echternach is 386 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 8m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Echternach?

The best way to get from Basel to Echternach is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €300 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Echternach bus arrive?

Basel to Echternach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale 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 784+ 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

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
5h 8m
€77–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus N837
7h 17m
€25–44
Drive 328.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Echternachcar 328.7 km
3h 55m
€57–82
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
€125–420
Train via Luxembourg (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Howaldtrain Tgv
5h 54m
€77–144
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BSL - LUX
6h 25m
€68–294

Basel to Echternach by train, tram, and bus (TGV)

14Weekly Services

5h 8mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.6 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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