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 €25 - €40 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 train via Koeln Messe/Deutz which takes 4h 8m and costs €40 - €150.

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 Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Leverkusen?

The distance between Basel and Leverkusen is 504 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 via Koeln Messe/Deutz which takes 4h 8m and costs €40 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 via Koeln Messe/Deutz which takes 4h 8m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, which costs and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 6h.

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 Messe/Deutz Bf 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?

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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?

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Basel to Leverkusen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Basel to Leverkusen by train, bus, night 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 Koeln Messe/Deutz
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 43
4h 8m
€44–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus N11
8h 40m
€25–40
Bus via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 59m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 46m
€54–273
Drive 496.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leverkusencar 496.4 km
4h 11m
€85–122
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 18m
€52–157
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h
€98–219
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 8m
€93–248
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
6h 13m
€81–244
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 30m
€95–243
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 7m
€124–288
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 58m
€147–324
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 16m
€126–233

Basel to Leverkusen by train

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4h 8mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 504.5 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf twice a week. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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