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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mechernich is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 25m.

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 25m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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 4h 58m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Basel to Mechernich, including transfers.

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 4h 58m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Mechernich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Mechernich?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mechernich is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Basel to Mechernich.

Where can I stay near Mechernich?

There are 908+ 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, train (Trenitalia), 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 Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain Re22 / ...
4h 58m
€90–164
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 23m
€55–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 55m
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechernichcar 418.3 km
4h 25m
€72–104
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
5h 19m
€95–251
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 Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
6h 6m
€114–301
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 Köln Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
5h 36m
€152–369
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bftrain
5h 26m
€161–381
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bftrain
6h 56m
€123–297

Basel to Mechernich by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.1 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Mechernich Bf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bonn Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 5h 33m.

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