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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Essen is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 36m.

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 €85 - €160.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 €85 - €160.

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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Essen bus arrive?

Basel to Essen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Essen by train, bus, 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
€85–160
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 36m
€38–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
7h 45m
Drive 549.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Essencar 549.4 km
4h 38m
€94–136
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 39m
€98–282
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 19m
€96–296
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 5m
€120–278
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 Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
5h 51m
€105–330
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 23m
€153–359
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 37m
€178–375

Basel to Essen by train

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.4 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 €85–160 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 7h 45m.

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