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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Esens is to night train and bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Esens is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs €140 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Esens?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Esens. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Esens via Osnabrück Hbf and Sande(Kr Friesland). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Esens?

The distance between Basel and Esens is 882 km. The road distance is 813.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Esens without a car is to train which takes 10h 1m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Basel to Esens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Esens train from?

Basel to Esens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Basel to Esens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Esens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Esens is 814 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Basel to Esens.

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

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Where can I stay near Esens?

There are 4384+ hotels available in Esens.

Basel to Esens - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Esens by train, night train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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 Bad Bf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train Re18 / ...
10h 1m
€185–305
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Bremen Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Bremen Hbf to Bensersiel Anlegerbus
12h 14m
€65–142
Drive 813.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Esenscar 813.6 km
7h 22m
€145–209
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
8h 49m
€165–361
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Esenscar
11h 17m
€127–173
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
8h 17m
€199–452
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
8h 14m
€134–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
9h 23m
€203–401
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
3. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Norden(Ostfriesl)train
10h 3m
€139–379
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
9h 54m
€243–493
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Bremen 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 Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Sande(Kr Friesland)train
7h 59m
€245–546

Basel to Esens by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 881.5 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Esens via Osnabrück Hbf and Sande(Kr Friesland) in around 10h 1m.

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