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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Herten is to bus and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 9m.

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 €100 - €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 7m.

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 SBB and arriving at Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Herten?

The distance between Basel and Herten is 609 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 6h 3m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Herten?

The best way to get from Basel to Herten is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 6h 57m.

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 Essen 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 1933+ hotels available in Herten.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Herten by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 3m
€106–232
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
11h 9m
€61–133
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 7m
Drive 569 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hertencar 569 km
4h 49m
€103–148
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 57m
€115–330
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
€106–247
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 36m
€127–330
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
6h 27m
€163–293
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 19m
€123–335

Basel to Herten by train

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Distance: 608.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 4h 42m. 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 7m.

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