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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marl is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Marl is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Marl?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Marl. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Marl Sickingmühler Str. via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Marl?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Marl. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Marl Mitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Marl?

The distance between Basel and Marl is 604 km. The road distance is 577.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Marl without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Basel to Marl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marl bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Marl train from?

Basel to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Marl?

The best way to get from Basel to Marl is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 19m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Marl bus arrive?

Basel to Marl bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Marl train arrive?

Basel to Marl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Marl?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Marl is 578 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Basel to Marl.

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 19m
€108–453
Drive 577.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Marlcar 577.5 km
4h 55m
€101–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
9h 32m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 6m
€109–308
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
6h 30m
€116–440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Re
11h 35m
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 39m
€125–345
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
6h 43m
€156–498
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 33m
€129–366

Basel to Marl by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.6 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Marl Mitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Essen Hbf in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Marl Sickingmühler Str. via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf in around 9h 32m.

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