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 €40 - €75 and takes 11h 19m.

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 45m 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, Bahnhof and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

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 38m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Monschau?

The best way to get from Basel to Monschau is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Basel to Monschau bus arrive?

Basel to Monschau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Monschau is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Basel to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Monschau.

Basel to Monschau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Monschau 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 SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Rothe Erde Bftrain Re9 / ...
6h 38m
€59–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadtbus Sb66 / ...
11h 19m
€43–71
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66 / ...
9h 48m
Drive 431.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Monschaucar 431.7 km
4h 45m
€74–107
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
4. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadtbus
7h 26m
€110–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, Altstadtbus 66 / ...
7h 3m
€66–286
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erdetrain
8h 16m
€118–268

Basel to Monschau by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Monschau, Altstadt via Köln Hbf, Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf, and Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Monschau, Altstadt via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 9h 48m.

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