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 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 Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Marl?

The distance between Basel and Marl is 606 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 which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Basel to Marl, including transfers.

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 which takes 6h 7m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Marl train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Marl?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Marl is 577 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Basel to Marl.

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

Book your Basel to Marl train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Marl?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Marl.

Basel to Marl - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Marl by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 7m
€114–258
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 Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 1m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 14m
€128–347
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
6h 32m
€116–256
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal Hbftrain Rb / ...
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
6h 52m
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 53m
€115–354
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
6h 39m
€160–332
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 55m
€185–455
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 59m
€129–353

Basel to Marl by train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 606 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 33m. 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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