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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meppen is to train which costs €85 - €150 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Meppen is to drive which takes 6h 5m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Meppen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Meppen, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Basel to Meppen?

The distance between Basel and Meppen is 730 km. The road distance is 690 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Meppen without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Basel to Meppen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meppen train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Meppen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Meppen is 690 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Basel to Meppen.

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

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Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 316+ hotels available in Meppen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Meppen 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
7h 26m
€86–143
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Münster-Mittebus
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
10h 32m
Drive 690 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meppencar 690 km
6h 5m
€118–171
Fly Basel to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane BSL - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain
8h 20m
€115–373
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
10h 16m
€126–221
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain
8h 1m
€118–281
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain
8h 47m
€168–386
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain
8h 33m
€176–404

Basel to Meppen by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.6 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Meppen, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 26m.

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