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 Düsseldorf central bus station and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

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 568.9 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 - €460.

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 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m, 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 Dusseldorf Central Bus 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 1906+ 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
€108–455
Drive 568.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Hertencar 568.9 km
4h 49m
€100–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 29m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 12m
€108–308
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
€117–448
Train via Bonn
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
2. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Wuppertal-Barmentrain Rb
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Barmen Bf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
10h 5m
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
€125–354
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 48m
€165–488
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 39m
€135–385

Basel to Herten by train

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Distance: 593.7 km
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 €100–450 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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