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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Herten is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Herten is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Herten?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Herten. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Herten Mitte via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Herten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Herten. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Herten?

The distance between Basel and Herten is 594 km. The road distance is 569 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Herten without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €100 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Basel to Herten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Herten bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Herten train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Herten?

The best way to get from Basel to Herten is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €100 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Basel to Herten bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Herten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Herten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Herten is 569 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Basel to Herten.

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

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Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1893+ hotels available in Herten.

Basel to Herten - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
5h 1m
€107–468
Drive 569 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Hertencar 569 km
4h 49m
€99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
9h 4m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 12m
€109–310
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
6h 35m
€116–459
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N487 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Re
10h 31m
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
6h 46m
€125–349
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
6h 49m
€156–509
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
7h 43m
€129–369

Basel to Herten by train

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Duration: 5h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Herten Mitte via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 9h 4m.

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