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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meppel is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Meppel is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Meppel via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Meppel?

The distance between Basel and Meppel is 753 km. The road distance is 729.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Meppel without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Basel to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meppel train from?

Basel to Meppel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Meppel?

The best way to get from Basel to Meppel is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 44m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Meppel train arrive?

Basel to Meppel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Basel to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Meppel is 730 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Basel to Meppel.

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

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Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 619+ hotels available in Meppel.

Basel to Meppel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Meppel by train, bus, 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 via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
7h 44m
€104–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Amsterdam SloterdijkN836 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen075
14h 40m
€75–114
Drive 729.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meppel729.8 km
6h 18m
€128–185
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel
5h 57m
€100–251
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraal43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to ZwolleIntercity
10h 8m
€89–240
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraal43N
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to MeppelIntercity
11h 27m
€175–241
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel
7h 17m
€151–327
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
8h 19m
€138–347

Basel to Meppel by train

76Weekly Trains

7h 44mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.8 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Meppel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Meppel via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Meppel via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen in around 14h 40m.

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