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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gummersbach is to train which costs €90 - €110 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gummersbach is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gummersbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gummersbach. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Gummersbach Bf via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg and Overath Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Gummersbach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gummersbach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gummersbach Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Gummersbach?

The distance between Basel and Gummersbach is 547 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gummersbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Basel to Gummersbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gummersbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Gummersbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Gummersbach?

The best way to get from Basel to Gummersbach is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €90 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Gummersbach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Gummersbach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Gummersbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gummersbach is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Basel to Gummersbach.

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

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Where can I stay near Gummersbach?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Gummersbach 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
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gummersbach Bftrain Rb25
5h 21m
€91–103
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gummersbach Bftrain Rb25
7h 49m
€60–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 12m
Drive 492.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gummersbachcar 492.5 km
4h 8m
€85–122
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gummersbach Bftrain Rb25
5h 21m
€91–164
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 Gummersbach Bftrain
6h 12m
€116–288
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
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gummersbach Bftrain
7h 41m
€112–249
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
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Gummersbach Bftrain
7h 10m
€123–308
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 Gummersbach Bftrain
6h 11m
€163–334

Basel to Gummersbach by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gummersbach Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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