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 9h 9m.

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 28m 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 9h 9m.

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 SBB and arriving at Ratingen Ost S via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Basel to Ratingen?

The distance between Basel and Ratingen is 546 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 5h 12m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 5h 12m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 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 28m 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, train (Trenitalia), 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 Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen Ost Strain S6
5h 12m
€51–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N487 / ...
9h 9m
€46–62
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen Ost Strain S6
7h 53m
€58–280
Drive 530.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Ratingencar 530.4 km
4h 28m
€93–134
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 20m
€63–264
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 17m
€105–247
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 48m
€92–253
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
€117–237
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ratingen Ost Strain
6h 11m
€105–267
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
5h 7m
€160–400
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 17m
€155–374

Basel to Ratingen by train

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5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ratingen Ost S via Köln Hbf in around 5h 12m. 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 8h 20m.

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