There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Echternach by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
5h 7m€71–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 14m€27–43Drive 328.4 km
- Drive from Basel to Echternachcar 328.4 km
3h 54m€69–99Fly from Basel
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane BSL - LUX
6h 34m€113–354Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centralebus FlixBus N837
7h 17m€32–49Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
5h 42m€132–414
Basel to Echternach by train, tram, and bus (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Echternach is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Echternach is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €65 - €100.
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 Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Limpertsberg, Theater. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Echternach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kirchberg, Luxexpo via Mulhouse Ville and Luxembourg, Gare Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Basel and Echternach is 386 km. The road distance is 328.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Echternach without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Basel to Echternach, including transfers.
Basel to Echternach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Basel to Echternach train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
The best way to get from Basel to Echternach is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Echternach, Luxembourg?
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–600
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270–410
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–450
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Basel to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Echternach bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Basel to Echternach train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Luxembourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Echternach is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Basel to Echternach.
There are 813+ hotels available in Echternach.