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 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 Herten, Herten via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Herten?

The distance between Basel and Herten is 604 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 53m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Basel to Herten, including transfers.

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 53m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 7h.

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?

Book your Basel to Herten train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Herten?

There are 1685+ hotels available in Herten.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Herten 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
5h 53m
€114–257
Drive 568.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Hertencar 568.9 km
4h 49m
€99–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 33m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h
€128–346
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 38m
€116–256
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf to Herten, Hertentrain S9
6h 41m
€190–523
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 39m
€115–353
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 25m
€160–331
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 Recklinghausen Hbftrain
7h 12m
€125–353
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 40m
€185–454

Basel to Herten by train

45Weekly Trains

5h 53mAverage Duration

€114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.4 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 33m. 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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