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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Engelskirchen is to night train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Engelskirchen is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Engelskirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Engelskirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Engelskirchen Bf via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg and Overath Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Engelskirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Engelskirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Engelskirchen Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to Engelskirchen?

The distance between Basel and Engelskirchen is 530 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Engelskirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Basel to Engelskirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Engelskirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Engelskirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Engelskirchen?

The best way to get from Basel to Engelskirchen is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Basel to Engelskirchen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Engelskirchen train arrive?

Basel to Engelskirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Engelskirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Engelskirchen is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Basel to Engelskirchen.

Where can I stay near Engelskirchen?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Engelskirchen.

Basel to Engelskirchen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Engelskirchen by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 57m
€104–222
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 25m
€43–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 31m
Drive 499.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Engelskirchencar 499.7 km
4h 5m
€88–127
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 57m
€104–224
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 Gremberghoven Frankfurter Str. to Engelskirchen Bftrain
5h 48m
€109–302
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
7h 3m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
6h 48m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Engelskirchen Bftrain
5h 41m
€163–414

Basel to Engelskirchen by train

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4h 57mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.9 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €90–210 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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