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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meppen is to bus and train which costs €60 - €130 and takes 12h 52m.

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 5h 49m and costs €120 - €180.

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 729 km. The road distance is 702.7 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 €60 - €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 703 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 315+ hotels available in Meppen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Meppen by train, bus, night train, 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 Hauptbahnhof43
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhof35
7h 26m
€64–146
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus station
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhof35
12h 52m
€63–122
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to RheineNj
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhof35
10h 20m
€82–294
Drive 702.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meppen702.7 km
5h 49m
€121–174
Fly Basel to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)BSL - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhof
8h 23m
€130–373
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Meppen, Bahnhof
7h 59m
€113–298
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhof
8h 48m
€169–434
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Münster Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhof
8h 23m
€168–404

Basel to Meppen by train

44Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.2 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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