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 €95 - €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 €95 - €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 Düsseldorf central bus station and Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

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 SBB and arriving at Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Marl?

The distance between Basel and Marl is 610 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 6m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m 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 SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Marl?

The best way to get from Basel to Marl is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Basel to Marl bus arrive?

Basel to Marl bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf 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 577 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 6m
€113–465
Drive 577.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Marlcar 577.5 km
4h 55m
€100–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 57m
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 8m
€109–299
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 30m
€117–456
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus
2. Take the train from Bonn Un Campus to Wuppertal Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Marl Mittetrain S9
11h 19m
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 42m
€125–350
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
€166–489
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 35m
€134–371

Basel to Marl by train

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Distance: 610.5 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–450 and the journey takes 4h 42m. 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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