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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Krefeld is to night train which costs €35 - €120 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Krefeld is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Krefeld?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Krefeld station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Krefeld central bus station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Krefeld?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Krefeld Rheinstraße via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Krefeld?

The distance between Basel and Krefeld is 555 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Krefeld without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Basel to Krefeld, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Krefeld bus from?

Basel to Krefeld bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Krefeld train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Krefeld?

The best way to get from Basel to Krefeld is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Krefeld bus arrive?

Basel to Krefeld bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Krefeld train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Krefeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Krefeld is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Basel to Krefeld.

Where can I stay near Krefeld?

There are 2172+ hotels available in Krefeld.

Basel to Krefeld - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Krefeld by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 SBB to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 11m
€104–241
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Duesseldorf Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 42m
€39–113
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 44m
Drive 519.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Krefeldcar 519.9 km
5h 21m
€91–131
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 14m
€76–239
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 15m
€114–317
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
5h 54m
€101–325
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 40m
€146–303
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 28m
€155–424
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 Krefeld Hbftrain
6h 39m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
6h 42m
€137–402

Basel to Krefeld by train and subway

49Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–240 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week. 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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