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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Essen is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Essen?

The distance between Basel and Essen is 571 km. The road distance is 549.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €50 - €150.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf takes 4h 33m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Essen bus from?

Basel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Essen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Essen?

The best way to get from Basel to Essen is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €300 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Essen bus arrive?

Basel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Essen is 549 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Basel to Essen.

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

Book your Basel to Essen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Essen?

Book your Basel to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Basel to Essen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Essen 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 Bad Bf to Essen Hbftrain 43
4h 33m
€50–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3204 / ...
10h 54m
€46–68
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 6m
€63–333
Drive 549.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Essencar 549.4 km
4h 38m
€95–138
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 44m
€113–292
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 15m
€100–308
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 2m
€125–292
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 22m
€153–344
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 34m
€168–455
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 Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€107–305

Basel to Essen by train

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Distance: 571.1 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–150 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 10h 54m.

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