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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kempen is to train which costs €55 - €140 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kempen is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kempen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kempen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kempen Bahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Kempen?

The distance between Basel and Kempen is 571 km. The road distance is 525.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Kempen without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Kempen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kempen train from?

Basel to Kempen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or fly from Basel to Kempen?

The best way to get from Basel to Kempen is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Kempen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kempen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kempen is 526 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Basel to Kempen.

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

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Where can I stay near Kempen?

There are 266+ hotels available in Kempen.

Basel to Kempen - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Kempen by train, night train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 SBB to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 14m
€55–140
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
8h 19m
€54–318
Drive 525.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Kempencar 525.8 km
5h 20m
€91–131
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 33m
€119–253
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 46m
€62–254
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 4m
€95–249
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
5h 51m
€114–249
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
5h 45m
€150–364
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/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain
6h 50m
€101–257
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 to Venlotrain
7h 55m
€107–270

Basel to Kempen by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.9 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kempen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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