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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mayen is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mayen is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mayen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mayen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Mayen Brückentor via Frankfurt central train station and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mayen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mayen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Mayen Ostbahnhof via Frankfurt and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Mayen?

The distance between Basel and Mayen is 496 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mayen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Basel to Mayen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mayen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Mayen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Mayen?

The best way to get from Basel to Mayen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Mayen bus arrive?

Basel to Mayen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Basel to Mayen train arrive?

Basel to Mayen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mayen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mayen is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Basel to Mayen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mayen?

There are 1844+ hotels available in Mayen.

Basel to Mayen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Mayen by train, bus, car, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Mayen Ostbahnhoftrain
6h 53m
€97–396
Drive 388.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Mayencar 388.9 km
4h 9m
€67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Coblenz central train stationbus N1310 / ...
8h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
7h 23m
€85–200
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Cochem Bahnhoftrain Re1
9h 55m
€73–166

Basel to Mayen by train

91Weekly Trains

6h 53mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 495.6 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Mayen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mayen Ostbahnhof via Frankfurt and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Mayen Brückentor via Frankfurt central train station, Coblenz central train station, and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 58m.

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