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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marl is to bus and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 11h 9m.

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, Essen Hbf, Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str. and GE Buer Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 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 SBB and arriving at Marl Mitte via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

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 2m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m 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 2m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 7h 17m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
6h 2m
€106–233
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
11h 9m
€61–134
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 50m
Drive 577.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marlcar 577.5 km
4h 55m
€104–150
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
7h 17m
€115–331
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
€106–247
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 36m
€127–331
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 27m
€163–294
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 Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 19m
€123–336
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
7h 14m
€168–481

Basel to Marl by train

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Distance: 610.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–220 and the journey takes 4h 42m. 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, Gelsenkirchen Buerer Str., and GE Buer Rathaus in around 9h 50m.

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