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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leverkusen is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leverkusen is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leverkusen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Leverkusen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leverkusen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Leverkusen?

The distance between Basel and Leverkusen is 506 km. The road distance is 496.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Leverkusen without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Basel to Leverkusen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leverkusen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Leverkusen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leverkusen?

The best way to get from Basel to Leverkusen is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Leverkusen bus arrive?

Basel to Leverkusen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Basel to Leverkusen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leverkusen is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Basel to Leverkusen.

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

Book your Basel to Leverkusen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Leverkusen?

Book your Basel to Leverkusen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leverkusen?

There are 1702+ hotels available in Leverkusen.

Basel to Leverkusen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Leverkusen 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 Köln Hbf43 / ...
4h 18m
€44–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to LeverkusenN11
8h 40m
€26–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
6h 59m
€53–273
Drive 496.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leverkusen496.4 km
4h 6m
€85–123
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
4h 51m
€61–224
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
5h 59m
€123–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 2m
€97–260
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BSL - CGN
6h 41m
€96–254
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
5h 29m
€99–255
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 58m
€124–325
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 47m
€148–349
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
5h 17m
€118–265

Basel to Leverkusen by train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–140 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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