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 - €60 and takes 11h 22m.

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 22m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs €45 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 4h 55m and costs €45 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 22m.

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 Hbf 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 888+ 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 Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich BfRe22 / ...
4h 55m
€49–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bonn UN CampusN11
11h 22m
€44–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn HbfNj
8h 38m
€55–276
Drive 418.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mechernich418.3 km
4h 22m
€72–104
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mechernich Bf
5h 3m
€57–250
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 32m
€128–347
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
5h 57m
€104–274
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 21m
€152–371
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 48m
€113–284

Basel to Mechernich by train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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 55m. 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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