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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kalkar is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kalkar is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kalkar Markt via Mannheim central bus station, Nijmegen Centraal Station and Kleve Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kalkar?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Xanten Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Kalkar?

The distance between Basel and Kalkar is 610 km. The road distance is 575.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kalkar without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Basel to Kalkar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kalkar bus from?

Basel to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kalkar train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kalkar?

The best way to get from Basel to Kalkar is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Kalkar bus arrive?

Basel to Kalkar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Kalkar train arrive?

Basel to Kalkar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Kalkar?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kalkar is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Basel to Kalkar.

Where can I stay near Kalkar?

There are 632+ hotels available in Kalkar.

Basel to Kalkar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Kalkar by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
6h 46m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N94
11h 42m
€57–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
9h 4m
Drive 575.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kalkarcar 575.6 km
5h 48m
€100–145
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 Empel-Reestrain
7h 24m
€123–257
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Weseltrain Re
7h
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 Empel-Reestrain
6h 58m
€139–334
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain
6h 36m
€132–339
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Empel-Reestrain
6h 49m
€173–425
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Empel-Reestrain
8h
€173–426
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
7h 9m
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 Duisburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
8h 4m

Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

61Weekly Planes

4h 5mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 610.2 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kalkar Markt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Duisburg Hbf, Xanten Bahnhof, and Xanten Bahnhof in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Kalkar Markt via Mannheim central bus station, Nijmegen Centraal Station, and Kleve Bahnhof in around 11h 42m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.