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 €35 - €65 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 11m 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 Leverkusen Mitte via Frankfurt and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Leverkusen?

The distance between Basel and Leverkusen is 524 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 5h 38m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, 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 5h 38m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Koeln Hbf, which costs and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 7h 28m.

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 Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leverkusen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leverkusen is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 1772+ hotels available in Leverkusen.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Leverkusen by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 38m
€92–170
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 48m
€30–110
Bus via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 24m
Drive 496.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leverkusencar 496.4 km
4h 11m
€86–123
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koblenz Stadtmittetrain Rb
3. Take the train from Koblenz Stadtmitte to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
8h 10m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
8h 40m
€35–65
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 43m
€98–286
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
7h 28m
€78–224
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 58m
€89–225
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 43m
€99–287
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
5h 38m
€141–359

Basel to Leverkusen by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Leverkusen.

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Distance: 523.9 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Leverkusen Mitte via Frankfurt and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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