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 €40 - €65 and takes 11h 18m.

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 €50 - €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 €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 18m.

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 894+ hotels available in Mechernich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Mechernich by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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
€51–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campusbus N11
11h 18m
€44–62
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechernichcar 418.3 km
4h 25m
€73–105
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 4m
€105–267
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 17m
€59–251
Train via Bonn
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Beuel Bftrain 43N
9h 12m
€74–163
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 Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bftrain
6h 2m
€132–327
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
€114–285
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mechernich Bftrain
5h 51m
€155–341

Basel to Mechernich by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.7 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN Campus once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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