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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Olpe is to night train and train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 9h 49m.

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.

How far is it from Basel to Olpe?

The distance between Basel and Olpe is 568 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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 20m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Basel to Olpe, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Olpe?

The best way to get from Basel to Olpe is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 20m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 45m.

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.

Where can I stay near Olpe?

There are 308+ hotels available in Olpe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Olpe by train, bus, night train, or car

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 Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 49 / ...
3. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Siegen Hbftrain Re9
7h 20m
€88–258
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gummersbach Bftrain Rb25
9h 49m
€44–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena to Gummersbach Bfbus Rb25x / ...
9h 45m
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 21m
€101–534

Basel to Olpe by train and bus

77Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 567.8 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Olpe Bruchstraße via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, Siegen Hbf, and Siegen ZOB in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Olpe In der Wüste via Köln, Koeln Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Bf Deutz/Messe LANXESS arena, and Gummersbach Bf in around 9h 45m.

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