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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Mengen is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Mengen is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Mengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Mengen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Mengen Bahnhof via Ravensburg, Bahnhof and Altshausen Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Mengen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Mengen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Mengen Bahnhof via Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station and Donaueschingen Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Mengen?

The distance between Basel and Mengen is 214 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Mengen without a car is to train via Freiburg im Breisgau which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Basel to Mengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Mengen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Mengen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Mengen?

The best way to get from Basel to Mengen is to train via Freiburg im Breisgau which takes 4h 49m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Mengen bus arrive?

Basel to Mengen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ravensburg ZOB station.

Where does the Basel to Mengen train arrive?

Basel to Mengen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Mengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Mengen is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Basel to Mengen.

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

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Where can I stay near Mengen?

There are 405+ hotels available in Mengen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Mengen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Donaueschingen Bahnhoftrain S10 / ...
3. Take the train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Mengen Bahnhoftrain
4h 49m
€38–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Ravensburg ZOBbus FlixBus N887
7h 10m
€30–47
Drive 167.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mengencar 167.2 km
2h 15m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Donaueschingen Bahnhoftrain Re72
2. Take the train from Donaueschingen Bahnhof to Mengen Bahnhoftrain Re55
5h 42m
€33–47
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGtrain S1 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Schaffhausentrain S12
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Tuttlingen Bahnhoftrain 87
4. Take the train from Tuttlingen Bahnhof to Mengen Bahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€70–200

Basel to Mengen by train

79Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mengen Bahnhof via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station, and Donaueschingen Bahnhof in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Ravensburg ZOB 4 times a week. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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