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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Monschau is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Monschau is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Basel Euroairport FR, Maastricht, Station and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Monschau?

The distance between Basel and Monschau is 600 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Monschau without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Basel to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Monschau bus from?

Basel to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Train or bus from Basel to Monschau?

The best way to get from Basel to Monschau is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Monschau bus arrive?

Basel to Monschau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Can I drive from Basel to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Monschau is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Basel to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1436+ hotels available in Monschau.

Basel to Monschau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Monschau 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 SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
6h 25m
€57–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to MaastrichtN831
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, AltstadtSb66 / ...
11h 40m
€55–82
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen-Rothe ErdeRe
9h 1m
€66–290
Drive 431.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Monschau431.7 km
4h 43m
€74–107
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
6h 55m
€81–216
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erde
4. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
7h 21m
€114–278
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erde
8h 7m
€117–280
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen-Rothe Erde
4. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
7h 2m
€167–366

Basel to Monschau by train and bus

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6h 25mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Monschau, Altstadt via Koeln Hbf, Aachen-Rothe Erde, and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Monschau, Altstadt via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Maastricht, Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 11h 40m.

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