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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Messel is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Messel is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Messel?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Messel. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Messel Rathaus via Frankfurt central train station and Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Basel to Messel?

The distance between Basel and Messel is 328 km. The road distance is 308.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Messel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Basel to Messel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Messel bus from?

Basel to Messel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Messel?

The best way to get from Basel to Messel is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 36m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Messel bus arrive?

Basel to Messel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Messel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Messel is 309 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Basel to Messel.

Where can I stay near Messel?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Messel.

Basel to Messel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Messel 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
4h 36m
€61–138
Drive 308.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Messelcar 308.7 km
2h 44m
€53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 13m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain 20N
5h 31m
€60–140

Basel to Messel by train and bus

126Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.8 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Messel Rathaus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof, and Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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