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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mechernich is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mechernich is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mechernich?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mechernich. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mechernich Stiftsweg via Bonn Gronau Heussallee/Museumsmeile, Bonn Hbf and Euskirchen Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mechernich?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mechernich. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mechernich Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Mechernich?

The distance between Basel and Mechernich is 547 km. The road distance is 418.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mechernich without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Mechernich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mechernich bus from?

Basel to Mechernich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mechernich train from?

Basel to Mechernich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Mechernich?

The best way to get from Basel to Mechernich is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Mechernich bus arrive?

Basel to Mechernich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Basel to Mechernich train arrive?

Basel to Mechernich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mechernich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mechernich is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Basel to Mechernich.

Where can I stay near Mechernich?

There are 887+ hotels available in Mechernich.

Basel to Mechernich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Mechernich by train, bus, night train, 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 SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich BfRb24 / ...
5h 14m
€68–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN CampusN11
2. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Euskirchen BfS23 / ...
11h 54m
€34–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn HbfNj
9h 20m
€55–276
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechernich418.3 km
4h 22m
€73–106
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich BfRb24 / ...
5h 15m
€49–164
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
6h 15m
€110–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
5h 58m
€139–327
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutz
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bf
6h 58m
€114–284
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
5h 47m
€157–381

Basel to Mechernich by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Mechernich Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Mechernich Stiftsweg via Bonn UN Campus, Bonn Gronau Heussallee/Museumsmeile, Bonn Hbf, and Euskirchen Bf in around 11h 54m.

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