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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ratingen is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ratingen is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €85 - €190.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Ratingen Breslauer Straße via Köln and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ratingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at D-Flughafen Bf. Services depart five times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 29m.

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 29m and costs €85 - €190.

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

The train from Basel SBB to D-Flughafen Bf takes 4h 29m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ratingen bus from?

Basel to Ratingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 29m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €64 - €69 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Ratingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Ratingen train arrive?

Basel to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at D-Flughafen Bf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ratingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ratingen is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m 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, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Ratingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to D-Flughafen Bftrain 43
4h 29m
€85–190
Bus via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
9h 50m
€51–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 8m
€64–68
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ratingencar 530.4 km
4h 29m
€111–160
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 15m
€105–327
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen Ost Strain S6
5h 21m
€87–261
Train to Zurich Airport, 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
4h 44m
€114–287
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 35m
€150–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
5h 37m
€155–346
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
6h 28m
€118–277
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
5h 33m
€146–436

Basel to Ratingen by train

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to D-Flughafen Bf 5 times a week. Tickets cost €85–190 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €48–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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