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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Overath is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Overath is to drive which takes 4h and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Overath?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Overath. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Overath Alter Friedhof via Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 and Bergisch Gladbach Bensberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Overath?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Overath. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Overath Bf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Overath?

The distance between Basel and Overath is 490 km. The road distance is 479.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Overath without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Basel to Overath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Overath bus from?

Basel to Overath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Overath train from?

Basel to Overath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Overath?

The best way to get from Basel to Overath is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Basel to Overath bus arrive?

Basel to Overath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Basel to Overath train arrive?

Basel to Overath train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Overath?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Overath is 479 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Basel to Overath.

Where can I stay near Overath?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Overath.

Basel to Overath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Overath 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 Siegburg Bf43
4h 40m
€55–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGNN487 / ...
9h 31m
€35–55
Drive 479.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Overath479.4 km
4h
€84–122
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)BSL - CGN
6h 36m
€96–254
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
4h 43m
€64–138
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
7h 38m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
5h 32m
€108–270
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
5h 56m
€128–300
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 Koeln Messe/Deutz
6h 27m
€110–289
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train, line 557 bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
3. Take the bus from Siegburg Bf to Overath Siegburger Str.
5h 45m

Basel to Overath by train and bus

9Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Siegburg Bf once daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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