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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Olpe is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Olpe is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Olpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Olpe. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Olpe ZOB via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Siegen ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Olpe?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Olpe. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Siegen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Olpe?

The distance between Basel and Olpe is 569 km. The road distance is 471.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Olpe without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 48m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Basel to Olpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Olpe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Olpe train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Olpe?

The best way to get from Basel to Olpe is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 48m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Siegen ZOB, which costs €65 - €80 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Olpe bus arrive?

Basel to Olpe bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Olpe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Olpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Olpe is 471 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Basel to Olpe.

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

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Where can I stay near Olpe?

There are 719+ hotels available in Olpe.

Basel to Olpe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Olpe by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
4. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Siegen Hbftrain Re9
6h 48m
€86–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N487 / ...
11h 22m
€47–68
Bus via Siegen ZOB
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Siegen Hbfbus Re9x / ...
9h 25m
€67–77
Drive 471.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Olpecar 471.4 km
3h 53m
€84–121
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gummersbach Bftrain Rb25
7h 37m
€99–264

Basel to Olpe by train and bus

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 568.9 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Olpe ZOB via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, Siegen Hbf, and Siegen ZOB in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Olpe ZOB via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Siegen Hbf, and Siegen ZOB in around 9h 25m.

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