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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marl is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 50m.

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 5h 3m 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 SBB and arriving at Marl Sickingmühler Str. via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Mengede Bf and Recklinghausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 5h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Marl?

The distance between Basel and Marl is 606 km. The road distance is 577.9 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 5h 41m and costs €60 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 which takes 5h 41m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 12h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Marl bus arrive?

Basel to Marl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

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 578 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Basel to Marl.

Where can I stay near Marl?

There are 1269+ 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
5h 41m
€61–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
12h 50m
€36–82
Drive 577.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marlcar 577.9 km
5h 3m
€100–145
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 52m
€132–316
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
9h 29m
€70–190
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 23m
€108–312
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 10m
€129–312
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 Essen Hbftrain
6h 41m
€138–354
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 31m
€161–358
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 29m
€112–319

Basel to Marl by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 605.7 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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 €50–150 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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