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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Remscheid is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Remscheid is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Remscheid?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Remscheid Markt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf and Wermelskirchen Busbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Remscheid?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Remscheid. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Remscheid Hbf via Koeln Messe/Deutz and Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Remscheid?

The distance between Basel and Remscheid is 536 km. The road distance is 522.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Remscheid without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Basel to Remscheid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Remscheid bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Remscheid train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Remscheid?

The best way to get from Basel to Remscheid is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 10h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Remscheid bus arrive?

Basel to Remscheid bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Basel to Remscheid train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Remscheid?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Remscheid is 522 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Basel to Remscheid.

Where can I stay near Remscheid?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Remscheid.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Remscheid 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
5h 1m
€63–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to LeverkusenN11
10h 42m
€26–50
Drive 522.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Remscheid522.1 km
4h 22m
€92–132
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BSL - DUS
6h 52m
€99–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Remscheid Markt260
6h 1m
Train, bus via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Remscheid Markt260
8h 54m
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 57m
€106–291
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
6h 22m
€96–259
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
6h 10m
€138–329
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
5h 59m
€156–383

Basel to Remscheid by train

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5h 1mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.7 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 4 times a week. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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