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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ratingen is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ratingen is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ratingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ratingen Breslauer Straße via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ratingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Ratingen Ost S via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Ratingen?

The distance between Basel and Ratingen is 541 km. The road distance is 530.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ratingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Basel to Ratingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ratingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Ratingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Ratingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Ratingen is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 14m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Ratingen bus arrive?

Basel to Ratingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Ratingen train arrive?

Basel to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ratingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ratingen is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Basel to Ratingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Ratingen?

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Basel to Ratingen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ratingen 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 Bad Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf43 / ...
4h 35m
€62–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf central bus stationN11 / ...
10h 14m
€47–63
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ratingen Ost SS6
7h 46m
€58–280
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ratingen530.4 km
4h 24m
€91–132
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen Ost SS6
5h 10m
€49–164
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
5h 17m
€115–257
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
4h 48m
€91–243
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
4h 35m
€112–243
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 Düsseldorf Hbf
5h 26m
€133–360
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ratingen Ost S
6h 4m
€104–279
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
5h 15m
€157–384

Basel to Ratingen by train

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–140 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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